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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and asked me to bring some over,” Miranda cut him off as she walked toward

Paul followed

“It’s kind of like a pancake, but not exactly. We call them savory pancakes down south. My dad made it this morning.

fork from the kitchen and then sat

him, resting her chin on her

too spicy and tastes great.” Paul ate every bite and even

I should

“Mimi…”

turned to look

rested on her shoulder, and he whispered, “I was tempted to kiss you, but I just had savory pancakes with

couldn’t help but

“Since I can’t kiss you, how about just a hug for

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ahead. I’m all

the key to my place, and you’re welcome to

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a soft hum in

how long will your parents

about a month,” she

at Luridge College was a 30–day

they like? Any hints

and my mom…” She paused, then added, “She’s

go of her. “I’ll see you