When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1042

The heat from Paul’s solid body pressed through the thin material of Miranda’s shirt. Even his breath felt warm- damp and clinging to her skin.

He said, “And that’s it.”

She clicked her tongue. “You really don’t hold back, do you?”

“I’m hugging my girlfriend. Why should I?”

“You’d only make a move when no one’s around. Try that in front of my parents and see what happens,” Miranda teased.

Paul cleared his throat. “…I’d rather not.”

She was pressed tightly against him, and the hot weather made her sweat. Still, he didn’t loosen his grip.

“Uh… can you loosen up a bit?” she asked.

“Hm?”

“It’s uncomfortable.”

Without a word, Paul quickly withdrew his arms as if being electrocuted. Then, he turned and grabbed his robe. He instinctively tied the sash while facing away from her. After a few deep breaths, he turned back around. “Sorry, I-

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pancakes and asked me to bring some over,” Miranda cut him off

pancakes?” Paul

pancake, but not exactly. We call them savory pancakes down south. My dad made it this morning.

He grabbed a fork from the kitchen and then sat down to

him, resting her chin on her hand as she watched

really fresh. Even with the chili flakes, it’s not too spicy and tastes great.” Paul ate

I should

“Mimi…”

to look at

her. His chin gently rested on her shoulder, and he whispered, “I was tempted to kiss you, but I just had savory pancakes with garlic… Didn’t want

help

continued, “Since I can’t kiss you, how

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ahead. I’m

have the key to my place, and you’re welcome to drop by

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a soft hum in

will

about a month,” she

program at Luridge College was

it. What do they like? Any

my dad loves gardening and growing vegetables, and my

let go of her. “I’ll