When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 1008

The door to the break room was forcefully opened. The latter part of Silas‘ sentence was caught in his throat as he froze at the door, as still as a statue.

He blinked hard, but the shocking scene before him remained unchanged.

Miranda’s slender waist was firmly encircled by Paul’s strong arm, pulling her into a tight embrace. Miranda was tilting her head back, while Paul leaned in close. Their lips glistened faintly in the light, and their gazes were glued onto each other.

The suggestive tension in the room was so thick that it hadn’t dissipated despite his sudden intrusion. The scent of spring in the air hit Silas full in the face.

Silas‘ lips quivered, and his fingers trembled with shock. “You… you… you… you two…”

“Dr. Quinton, where’s Miranda and Dr. Jefferson? Have you found them?” Sandy’s voice drew closer. She seemed to be coming this way.

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Snapping back to reality, Silas swiftly squeezed himself through the doorframe and slammed the door shut behind him with a loud bang! The door was shut just moments before Sandy arrived.

Sandy was puzzled. Did Silas just close the door in her face? He definitely closed it, right?

“Sandy? Is

not entirely

sound of the door closing, but why

Quinton, what’s the matter? Are you

out a dry chuckle to sound casual and continued, “You guys go ahead and start eating. I need to discuss something

the closed door. “I’ll save you guys some cake then. Don’t take too long,

“Got it.”

Bry. Leave them to

and

sure the coast was clear. He let out a long sigh of relief when they were gone. “Phew! That scared me to death!” He

he took a deep breath and turned back to

but Miranda’s cheeks were crimson, and Paul’s breathing was visibly uneven.

them up and down. Crossing his arms, he stepped forward with a look of disbelief. “You

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yourself. What’s

her gaze gulltily, whille Paul

are you coughing for? Have you got a sore throat? Do you want me