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?”

he finally said “I’m sorry, Mr. Sutton. I’ve always

I was being too enthusiastic and tried to force a brotherly bond on you? Deep down, you couldn’t care less about

How did he even come to that

made

and grabbed Miranda’s arm. “Why are you just standing there? Come

he pulled her inside the apartment and slammed the door

door that was vibrating from the impact. He could only rub

there!” Lionel barked as he dragged Miranda into the middle of

sat on the couch and glanced at her furious husband, who looked like he was ready to murder someone. Then, she shifted her gaze to her awkward daughter, who was trying

calmly, “Explain. What’s going

vent his anger. He started ranting loudly, his words tumbling out like beans

and Paul… No, Dr. Jefferson. The two of them were… They were actually… I can’t even say it! They were out there in the hallway, by

mouth–like shape, and pressed them against each other. “Just like this in broad daylight! Out in the open!

Mindy remained silent.

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saying anything?”

daughter,” she finally said. “Tell me, what’s the