When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1046

Paul and Miranda quickly pulled away, their breathing rough and uneven. The sight was no less than another provocation for Lionel.

Miranda murmured, “Dad, why did you suddenly come out…‘

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Lionel pointed at her, his finger trembling. “You… you… Were you hoping I wouldn’t come out? And then what? Then you two could do what?”

Miranda fell silent. What could they possibly do in broad daylight? That question…

Paul quickly composed himself and greeted Lionel, “Hi, Mr. Sutton…”

“Don’t! Don’t call me that!” Lionel snapped. “I treated you like a brother, and here you are calling me ‘Mr. Sutton

? So this was your real intention all along, huh?”

Paul tried to reason with him, “Please, let me explain. I-”

“Explain what?” Lionel demanded. “That I treated you like a brother, while you were out here kissing my daughter? Or that you befriended me with ulterior motives?”

was at a loss for words. A moment later, he finally said “I’m sorry, Mr. Sutton. I’ve always respected you as an elder. I never saw us as

you’re saying is that I was being too enthusiastic and tried to force a brotherly bond on you?

How did he even come to that

made

Miranda’s arm. “Why are you

inside the apartment and slammed the door

was vibrating from the impact. He could

dragged Miranda into the middle of the living

furious husband, who looked like he was ready to murder someone. Then, she shifted her gaze to her awkward daughter, who was trying to

“Explain.

like beans spilling from a bag, “I

actually… I can’t even say it! They were out there in the hallway, by the

fingers together, forming a mouth–like shape, and

Mindy remained silent.

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aren’t you saying anything?” he

finally said. “Tell me, what’s the situation? How