When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 1041

Chapter 1041

“Good night, Miranda,” Paul said.

“Goodbye, Dr. Jefferson.”

As Lionel reached the door, he saw the two exchanging friendly goodbyes.

Paul’s door was already open, though the lights were off. He turned to look at Lionel and said, “Mr. Sutton, get some rest.”

“Oh! You too!” Lionel quickly replied.

Afterward, Paul closed the door behind him..

Everything seemed just fine.

Lionel turned to Miranda. “Paul’s a good guy. He’s polite, well–mannered, and caring.”

“Really?” Her lips curved into a smile, though her voice remained steady and neutral, with no hint of giving anything away.

“What else did you expect?” He sounded defensive. “I don’t just call anyone a friend. You think I’d let some random person into my circle?”

older than me. He’s

chatted as they walked

called him Paul? Show some respect… The whole ‘elder‘ thing isn’t about age. Besides, he’s your professor.

thought to

inside, asked, “What took you so

laughed. “Just had a

two really hit it off,

a good guy, and he’s really easy to get along

of depth. Upon closer inspection, there was even a hint of sympathy in her

don’t bother putting the chessboard away.

just stared at

was blazing hot, and the heat

woke up early for yoga, and within just half an hour, she was already sweating. By the time she finished her shower, Lionel had prepared breakfast and set

of her room, he called her over. “Mimi, perfect timing. I made some

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“Okay,” she agreed immediately.

made more pancakes, and garnished them with chopped scallions. It was all done in

them over, but be careful. They’re hot,” he reminded

the steaming pancakes to Paul’s door. She took out

across the hall at her house. She

for the bedroom. As she entered,