When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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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.”

it when Mr. Sutton came up with all the excuses

head, but he genuinely sees you

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

you met my dad,

for her to finish

After a long pause, she said, “Let’s tell

second, and then joy surged through him.

not someone I need

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

pick up a gift and make a proper visit

the bedroom first. Wait a few minutes,

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

looked at

Miranda nodded and sat down beside her. Then, with an exaggeratedly dramatic tone, she asked, ” Where’s Dr. Jefferson? Did he

“He’s out on the balcony, talking on the

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pretty convincing, but little did

“Weren’t you supposed to bring the fruit out?

just got distracted and forgot