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 wasn’t as smooth with words

fancy, but you can

received one, and Madison and Sebastian each got one,

he handed them out. He was worried that his gift

the others didn’t show any disappointment. In fact, they seemed

held hers curiously while inspecting it

the sachet were mugwort and a mix of other herbal spices. The initial scent was a bit strong but surprisingly invigorating. After inhaling

amazing! This herbal sachet even had distinct top notes and base

you. We all really love this gift,” Miranda said while looking at her sachet again. She noticed the

a golden cicada, and Sebastian’s showed three ears of

Madison poured a glass of water for Joli. “I didn’t thank you properly last time your helped me pick

you some w

blushed. “Oh, you don’t have

thought that counts,

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red. Trying to ease his embarrassment, he cleared his throat and asked, “Uh… can I come

away, Sebastian took the lead, “Let me show