When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1012

Christine asked, “Oh, you’re talking about Emilia Quimby?”

Miranda echoed, “Emilia Quimby?”

“Yeah, she and Paul were in the Department of Biology together. I heard she was the campus belle back then.”

Miranda smiled and nodded. “She really was beautiful.”

Emilia’s natural look was simple yet striking, sporting side bangs and a high ponytail. Despite that, she stood out instantly, and her beauty was impossible to overlook.

“Rumors had it she and Paul were a couple.” Christine was unable to suppress a smile. “But… he later switched to the Physics Faculty, and she went abroad. The rumors just kind of died down after that.

“Paul hasn’t been in a relationship all these years. I wonder if he’s still thinking about her. Miranda, why’d you suddenly ask about her?”

Miranda smiled and said casually, “Oh, nothing. Just curious.”

“By the

way, where’s Olivia? I knew you were coming, so I told her to make rum raisin rice pudding,” Christine said.

“She went out to buy groceries. I can go get it myself.

“Alright, then get me some also,” Christine said.

Miranda shook her head. “No.”

Christine was dumbfounded.

Miranda continued, “The doctor said low sugar diet and no alcohol.”

“But… it’s not that alcoholic. I even told Olivia to

remained firm. “Still

Christine went silent.

make you

face lit up immediately.

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shopping, she noticed the stove was şimmering with

gourmet

have any rum raisin

is good for you.

but it’s so

it was

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joint effort–Olivia handled the prep work while Miranda cooked. Miranda

aside and whispered, “Dr. Young ate more than usual tonight. When you have

“Okay,” Miranda replied.

were left for Olivia to handle, Miranda

three missed calls from Paul. So, she quickly

end for a couple of seconds. “Nothing… I just wanted to ask when you’re coming back. I

an intimate tone that sent a shiver through her. Miranda smiled faintly. “Didn’t we just see each other

not enough,”

She was speechless.

I wish I could spend every

so

think I’ll stay a little longer. I want to