When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0991

It turned out that Sam and Miranda really did have a “close relationship“, but it was a different kind of relationship from what Paul had imagined. So, he was elated and practically bursting with excitement.

She blinked in surprise when she heard his open confession. “Why didn’t you just ask me about it back then? It was such a simple question and a couple of sentences would’ve cleared it up. Was it really worth sulking over a drink?” she asked with a smile.

He sighed, “How could I ask when things aren’t even clear between us?”

Miranda paused, then said with sincerity, “As friends, you can still care about my love life.‘

Paul responded, “I don’t care about your relationships with other guys, and I don’t just want to be your friend.”

“You’re being greedy, Dr. Jefferson,” she teased.

“Yeah, I guess I am. But luckily, fate decided to grant my wishes.”

Miranda couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re a physicist, so you should believe in science. Since when did you start believing in fate?”

Paul replied, “The end of science is theology. I didn’t believe it before, but I started to after meeting you.”

“Dr. Jefferson.” She suddenly smiled and said, “You might as well be even greedier.”

He was confused by her words.

But she didn’t say more. She just smiled faintly and waved at him. “Come on, eat. The food’s getting cold.”

After a while, they finished the dishes.

cleaning up

down and watch TV. I’ll handle this.” He didn’t even wait for her to agree before he took the dishes and carried them into

followed him to the kitchen instead. Of course,

the counter. She smiled as she watched Paul clean, scrub the dishes, and tidy up the kitchen.

chuckled. “What’s

his face and crossed her arm, smiling playfully. “It’s lovely and pleasant to

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eyes.”

shook his head helplessly.

turned off the kitchen light and led Miranda

some strawberries and cherries, arranged them on a plate, and

just smiled and said, “Feed

froze for a moment,

opened her mouth and didn’t have to lift a

eat too.” She gestured to the

he

Miranda was dumbfounded.

okay?” Paul looked

sulking and quickly grabbed a strawberry. “Open your

she asked, and the strawberry went right into his

his lips as the strawberry reached his mouth. It felt like a feather grazing his body, but it sent a shiver straight to

asked, “Is