When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Paul was waiting for her? What for?

“Is there something important you need from me?” Miranda immediately became serious.

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“Yes, and I think it’s… good news for you.”

“What is it?” Miranda’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. The more Paul teased, the more curious she became.

“Well, here’s the thing…”

The previous day, Paul had visited a friend at the neighboring Dunham College and “casually” made a small request.

“Dr. Fischer has agreed to free up one of their biology labs for you. I went to check it out, and it has all the equipment you need, including the CPRT measurement device.”

“Really? That’s amazing!” Miranda nearly jumped with joy.

It was like the perfect solution had fallen into her lap just when she needed it most. She had been. stressed about finding a lab, but Paul had already taken care of everything!

It felt like being rescued just when she was about to be left out in the cold, and the place was prepared specifically for her.

to contain her excitement, Miranda rushed forward and grabbed Paul’s sleeve. “Dr. Jefferson, you’re just the

met,

through the fabric of his shirt, Paul could feel the warmth of

Paul smiled

have gotten a little carried away. She quickly pulled her hand away. “Sorry, Dr. Jefferson, I

brief

you’re coming over for dinner later–no excuses!” Miranda said before darting

apartment.

eyes lit

his sleeves and headed straight for the kitchen. He washed the vegetables, chopped

before she could. He moved around her kitchen

they had developed a seamless rhythm. Miranda would

meat dish, a pasta dish, two vegetable dishes, and a stew were ready on the table. Outside, the wind howled through the dark night, but inside,

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haven.

so she didn’t even bother to ask. She said, Thanks, Dr.

for treating me

even?”