When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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It was only after leaving Hansel that Miranda rediscovered her purpose. She gradually regained her former radiance and charm, but the moment also filled him with deep regret, which overshadowed his earlier admiration for her.

Willow quietly observed the changes in his expression but kept her own demeanor steady as she took his hand.

Hansel looked at her in confusion.

She smiled and said, “Since we’re here to celebrate and bring a gift, it only feels right to give it ourselves.”

With that, she led him forward. “Miranda, congratulations! I wasn’t sure what you’d like, so this gift is something Hansel and I chose together. I hope your lab thrives and you achieve great success.”

“Thank you.” As the saying went, “You don’t hit someone who greets you with a smile.” Miranda accepted it with her eyes locked on Willow without sparing him a glance.

Hansel clenched his fist at his side.

Joli and Theodore seized the moment to step forward and congratulate Miranda.

he held. He wasn’t as smooth with words as Willow, so he

not fancy, but you can hang it anywhere. It’s supposed to refresh your mind and

and Madison and Sebastian each got one,

of nerves as he handed them out. He was worried that his gift was too modest since he couldn’t afford

and the others didn’t show any

held hers curiously while inspecting

spices. The initial scent was a bit strong but surprisingly invigorating. After inhaling it

even had distinct top notes

all really love this gift,” Miranda said while looking at her

Madison’s had a golden cicada,

helped me pick up my stuff. Now that you’re giving me a gift, I should do

you some w

quickly waved his hand, and he blushed. “Oh, you don’t have to. It’s really not a big

the thought

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ease his embarrassment, he cleared his throat and asked, “Uh… can I come in and

tucking his sachet away, Sebastian took the lead, “Let me show