When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Paul said, “You can use the lab at any time; there’s no need to clock in daily. Just come whenever you’re free.”

Miranda was currently working on digesting the stack of research papers Christine had given her and keeping up with the latest developments in her field. Now, with an official research project to complete, she was busier than ever.

Paul was aware of her workload. However, he knew that with her capabilities, managing her time well and staying on top of her tasks wouldn’t be a problem.

He then went over the lab’s specific guidelines and precautions with Miranda. Since each lab had different purposes, their rules varied as well. Miranda listened attentively, jotting down the key points in her notebook.

“At the moment, the lab is only being used by my research group. Besides me, there are four other group members. I’ll introduce you to them when we get a… Chance.

Before he could finish, a man in his 40s, who was wearing glasses, emerged from the break room on the

other side.

He was tall and heavily built, resembling a strong bear at first glance, yet he was holding a mug with what appeared to be tea leaves floating in it. There was still steam rising from the cup

“Hey, Paul, did we get a new member in the group?” The man’s curious gaze landed on Miranda, though it didn’t come across as intrusive. Instead, his curiosity was tempered with restraint, displaying politeness and a sense of propriety.

Paul introduced him, “This is Silas Quinton, a colleague of mine and a member of our group. He teaches introductory physics at Bedford College.”

with a broad smile. His square face radiated an honest, good–natured air–he practically had “I’m

of seconds before smiling and shaking his hand.

Uh…

“Friend, I guess.”

Miranda before settling on her. He hadn’t seen Paul bring any

lady. You don’t need to call me Dr. Quinton all the time. Just call me Silas. We’re not at high school,

casual words, Miranda still respectfully addressed him as

group members had arrived one

She was dressed in a simple sweatshirt, jeans, and sneakers, looking

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their conversation, she found out Sandy was 38 and had a son

doing postdoctoral research in applied physics. When Paul extended an offer, she

room

while

a fever. With no one else at home, she went back to

He’d been busy tweaking data and had

days there, he finally got

they all agreed their