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.”

up with all the excuses for me.”

was going through my dad’s head, but he genuinely sees you as his peer. If he knew we were together… he’d

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

you met my dad, you

even wait for her

a long

second, and then joy surged through him. “Okay.

as she smiled faintly. “You’re not someone I

boyfriend, so there was no need to be so secretive

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

out of the bedroom first. Wait a few minutes, then come out

Paul decided he’d give him one for

looked at

sat down beside her. Then, with an exaggeratedly dramatic tone, she asked, ” Where’s Dr.

the balcony, talking

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Chapter 1039

Miranda thought her acting was pretty

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

got distracted and forgot to bring it over.