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.”

alcoholic. I even told Olivia to use

remained firm.

Christine went silent.

said, “But I can make

up immediately. “Yes,

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stove was şimmering

gourmet

any rum raisin rice pudding.” Her voice was tinged

gourmet honey is good for you. It’s healthy.”

but it’s so bland,” Christine

was

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cooked. Miranda had no choice since Christine loved the food she

the meal, Olivia pulled Miranda aside and whispered, “Dr. Young ate more than usual tonight. When you have the time, you should drop by more often. She’s always

“Okay,” Miranda replied.

and the dishes were left for Olivia to handle, Miranda

three missed calls from Paul. So, she quickly called him back.”

the other end for a couple of seconds. “Nothing… I just wanted to ask when

spoke in a low and husky voice, which carried an intimate tone that sent a shiver through her. Miranda smiled faintly. “Didn’t

enough,” Paul

She was speechless.

I wish I could spend

so sentimental. But

I’ll stay a little longer. I want to spend more time with