When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1037

As Paul changed into his slippers, he looked up and saw Lionel and Mindy at the table, getting ready to eat. The couple also looked up at him at the same time.

Paul’s mind went blank. The sudden, focused attention from both of them caught him off guard like time had just stopped.

Finally, Miranda broke the silence. “Dr. Jefferson, you’re back? Oh, these flowers…”

He was holding a bouquet of purple tulips, which he instinctively handed over. She smiled and accepted them.

Before he could say anything, Lionel and Mindy got up and walked over.

“Paul, are you done with work? Lionel’s eyes lit up in surprise.

Then, he pointed to Miranda. “I was planning to surprise her, but she turned the tables on me. Not only did she make dinner, but she invited you over. Guess we’re the ones who got surprised!” He laughed loudly.

Paul was left confused, and Miranda just looked at him in disbelief.

Could her father really think she invited Paul on purpose to accompany him?

anything, but luckily we hadn’t started yet.” Lionel casually put an arm around Paul’s shoulders and led him to the

to stop by. I’m sure Miranda told you her mom likes purple, huh? They’re beautiful, but you don’t have

daze. He tried to explain, “Mr. Sutton, I didn’t

on purpose, right? Yeah, I get it.” Lionel nodded repeatedly, with a look that seemed to

was unsure what to say as Lionel enthusiastically

drink later, my friend. I brought some peach wine I made last year. I tasted it a few days ago, and it’s great.

rest of the words because his mind went blank the

ever agreed to that? Hadn’t he

wine and placed it beside Lionel while Miranda brought over two wine

said, “Grab two

an

content and a bold fruity taste. It’s really

instinctively glanced at Paul, but he was already lost in

Lionel urged. “Eat something before we drink.

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home? By the way,