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?”

said “I’m sorry, Mr. Sutton. I’ve always respected you as an elder. I never saw us

that I was being too enthusiastic

did he even

made

Miranda’s arm. “Why are

inside the apartment and slammed

that was vibrating from the impact. He could only rub

barked as he dragged

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

calmly, “Explain. What’s

beans spilling from a bag, “I just went downstairs to take out the trash, but do

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

to say the word. Instead, he curled his fingers together, forming a mouth–like shape, and pressed them against each other. “Just like this in broad daylight! Out in the open! What

Mindy remained silent.

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aren’t you saying anything?”

said. “Tell me, what’s the situation? How long have you two