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?

Sit down with us. We were just about to eat Miranda didn’t say anything, but luckily we hadn’t started yet.” Lionel casually put an arm around Paul’s shoulders and

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

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

repeatedly, with a look that seemed to

stared at him. He was unsure what to say as Lionel enthusiastically guided him to the table and made sure he

“Let’s have a drink later, my friend. I brought some peach wine I made last year.

words because his mind went blank the moment Lionel

become “friends“? Had Paul ever agreed to that? Hadn’t he always addressed

and placed it beside Lionel

“Grab

an

bold fruity

at Paul, but he was already lost

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

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gond at home? By the way,