When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1039

Chapter 1039

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“I do,” Paul said firmly. After a beat, he added, “As much as I want to, I’ll respect your decision. If you’re ready, we’ll tell them. If you’re not, we’ll keep it between us for now.”

Miranda chuckled. “Were you surprised when you walked in earlier?”

“Surprised? Not exactly, but it definitely caught me off guard.”

“I didn’t expect my parents to show up either. I’d already cooked and was just waiting for you to come home, then

Paul suddenly asked, “Do you like the flowers?”

“The purple tulips are beautiful,” Miranda replied.

As expected, his lips curved into a satisfied smile.

She continued, “I was going to sneak off to the bedroom and call you–or at least text you so you’d be ready. Who would’ve thought… you’d just walk right in.”

when Mr. Sutton came up with all the excuses for me.” He didn’t even get a chance to speak at

he genuinely sees you as his peer. If he knew we were

why..” He cleared his throat. “But he insists on treating me like we’re

first time you met my dad, you

even wait for her

moment, she was at a loss for words. After a long pause, she said, “Let’s tell them. What do you

a second, and then joy

“You’re not someone I need to hide, Dr. Jefferson. Why keep it

a middle schooler sneaking around with a boyfriend, so there was no need to be so secretive

on telling anyone tonight. I’ll pick up a gift and make a proper visit to Mr. and Mrs.

step out of the bedroom first. Wait a few minutes, then come out separately. We don’t

tomorrow Paul decided he’d give him one for real.

Mindy looked at her with a

her. Then, with an exaggeratedly dramatic tone, she asked,

“He’s out on the balcony,

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acting was pretty

supposed to bring the fruit out? Where

got distracted and forgot to bring it over. I’ll