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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me to bring some over,” Miranda cut him off as

pancakes?” Paul followed

not exactly. We call them savory pancakes

He grabbed a fork from the kitchen and

from him, resting her chin on her hand as she watched him. “How

flakes, it’s not too spicy and tastes

should go

“Mimi…”

to look at

shoulder, and he whispered, “I was tempted to kiss you, but I just had savory pancakes with garlic… Didn’t want to bomb

couldn’t help

continued, “Since I can’t kiss you,

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“Go ahead. I’m all

to my place, and you’re welcome

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gave a soft hum

way, how long will your

a

advanced program at Luridge College

it. What do they like? Any hints so I

loves gardening and growing vegetables, and my mom…” She paused,

let go of her. “I’ll see