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

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

daze. He tried to explain, “Mr. Sutton,

on purpose, right? Yeah, I get it.” Lionel nodded repeatedly, with a look that seemed to say, “No

enthusiastically guided him to the table and made sure he sat next to

have a drink later, my friend. I brought some peach wine I made last year. I tasted it

the rest of the words because his mind went blank the moment Lionel said,

when did they become “friends“? Had Paul ever agreed to that? Hadn’t he always addressed Lionel as Mr.

returned with the peach wine and placed it beside Lionel while Miranda brought over two

said, “Grab

an eyebrow.

alcohol content and a bold fruity taste.

at Paul, but he was already lost in the

Lionel urged. “Eat something before we drink. Mimi’s pork ribs

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at home? By the way,