When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0588

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“Lizzy?” Bryan called her name twice, but Elizabeth didn’t respond. Finally, he reached out and gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze before Elizabeth seemed to come back to herself.

“What did you just say?” she asked, blinking,

“I asked what you’re looking at.”

“Oh, nothing.” Elizabeth brushed his hand off her shoulder. “I need to ask Dr. Jefferson something.” She then turned and walked briskly toward Paul.

Bryan watched his hand fall back to his side and then glanced at Elizabeth’s eager figure, a bit confused.

He hadn’t expected Elizabeth to show interest in an event like this. Since she’d wanted to attend, he’d made arrangements to accompany her. He’s even volunteered to participate as a student advisor representative.

Bryan worked not only in Paul’s lab but also held a position within the college. He remembered Elizabeth’s radiant smile when she received her invitation. It was brighter than sunlight.

He rarely saw her smile like that, and he couldn’t help but smile too, thinking how his effort had been

worth it.

wait a moment.” Paul paused and turned,

need

has other things to take care of, why don’t I take her place

cooled. “No,

smile froze, but she forced a casual laugh. “Oh, come on, I

came to ask when the lab’s old equipment will be replaced. Dr. Quinton

he cost of the

covering the status of that equipment, the new one, and

“Oh, did you? I

states that work

“Dr. Jefferson, 1-

I expect you to focus more on your

her head. “Understood,

he strode away. Elizabeth was left standing there, not only dismissed but chastised. She clenched

He offered her a drink in a soft

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Lizzy, your favorite lime soda. Have a