When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1014

“Whoa!” Olivia gasped.

Paul and Miranda turned to look behind them. Their gazes locked with Olivia and Christine’s, and an awkward silence followed.

Miranda was the first to stand up. “Dr. Young…”

Christine snapped out of her shock. Her lips parted as if to speak, but it took her a few seconds to find her voice. “You and Paul?”

The next second, he calmly took Miranda’s hand and said, “Dr. Young, we’re in a relationship.”

She froze momentarily, and her eyes were fixed on Paul as though she were seeing a different side of him. Then, she smiled warmly. “That’s great. When did this happen?”

“We just got together not long ago,” he replied.

“I was wondering why you’re visiting me at this hour, Christine said with a teasing look. “It turns out that you have other intentions.”

Paul coughed lightly to cover his awkwardness.

“Take a seat.” Christine gestured. “Olivia, pass him the rice pudding.”

Olivia was still in disbelief as she tried to process the revelation. “Paul, Miranda–are you telling me you two are dating?”

Miranda nodded.

this mean both of you will visit

to ask you to make an extra dish

Don’t even worry about that. Heck, even if you two get married and have kids, bring them over–I wouldn’t mind at all,” Olivia

to respond. No one

finished a bowl of rice pudding, Christine asked, “Do

shook his head.

with me to

expression crossed

wanted to follow them, but Olivia stopped her.” Don’t go,” she

“Why?” Miranda asked.

the direction the two had just gone and said softly, “Don’t eavesdrop, and don’t ask any questions. Just remember this–Dr. Young will always

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only deepened Miranda’s

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the study, Christine’s smile had faded and was replaced by a serious expression. “Paul, you’ve always been someone I can count on, Whether in academics of life, you handle everything with ease. I trust you and Miranda have thought this through

I’m serious about

been through a lot in her past relationship. It took her six years to see the other person’s true nature, and after that,

is because of her own determination. We all

her so much. I just hope you won’t be like

a woman afford to waste on the

serious.

Christine s tone softened

“Go ahead,” he replied.