When Fate Plays Its Hand (Miranda and Hansel) novel Chapter 834

Chapter 0834 

“What’s worse about it?” Paul asked. 

“It weighs on your mind, claws at you, and won’t let you rest,” Alex replied. 

Paul frowned. “Just you wait. Mom’s going to deal with you.” 

“That’s why I came outside. So, who were you on the phone with? You were grinning so hard, your face nearly cracked.” 

Paul’s tone remained cold. “None of your business.” 

“Paul, that’s no way to talk. I’m your big brother. Can’t you cut me some slack?” 

“No.” Paul shook his head. 

“Tsk, being so secretive?” Alex’s eyes narrowed. “Don’t tell me it’s a girlfriend?” 

“Don’t talk nonsense.” 

“Ah, so it is a girlfriend!” 

“Stop making stuff up!” 

“Mom! Paul’s got a girlfr- 

Paul interrupted simultaneously, “Mom! Alex is smok-” 

Both stopped speaking at once. 

“Hey, what are you two staring at each other for?” Yale joined in, strolling over with a grin. He looked back and forth between the two. “So what were you yelling about? Halfway through, you just stopped. What’s the secret? Can’t you tell me?” 

Paul and Alex replied in unison, “None of your business.” 

Yale was baffled. 

“Hey, don’t walk away! You haven’t explained yet! What’s this big secret that I can’t know? “Yale called after them as they trailed back inside, one after the other. 

They ran straight into Susan. The three of them froze simultaneously. 

Susan’s gaze swept over her three sons. “What were you up to?” 

All three replied in unison, “Getting some fresh air.” 

Susan frowned. Was the house suffocating or something? 

“Alex, you’re coming with me to Mr. Quade’s house the day after tomorrow,” she said. 

“What for?” 

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Chapter 0834 

“For Easter, of course.” 

Yale smirked knowingly. “And to meet Ms. Riley Quade for a little matchmaking, see if there’s a spark.” 

Alex scowled. “Oh, right. I just remembered I have a business trip the day after tomorrow. I’m too busy. Mom, why not take Yale? He seems interested.” 

“Don’t drag me into this,” Yale interjected, holding up his palms defensively. “I’ve got to be at church tomorrow. The family’s blessing depends on me, so there’s no time for blind dates. Besides, maybe the Quade family wants to beat us to the church and is using their daughter as a decoy.” 

“Idiot! What nonsense are you spouting?” Susan raised her hand to swat at him. 

“I think–Paul’s the best option. Look at him–polite, refined. Ms. Quade would definitely like his type,” Yale added while taking a step back. 

Alex nodded in agreement. “He’s got potential.” 

Susan immediately turned her eager gaze toward her youngest son. Paul said nothing, simply turned and walked upstairs. His silence seemed to speak volumes as the rejection was loud and clear. 

“Look at him! He’s going to be the death of me!” Susan stomped her foot, glaring. “And you two aren’t much better!” 

Alex and Yale made a hasty retreat. They were well–practiced in dodging their mother’s annual matchmaking efforts.