When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0634

Madison stood quietly by. She was just blinking, not daring to speak. The atmosphere… Well, it was.

something.

Miranda’s gaze shifted between the two of them. Sam’s eyes held a teasing glint, appearing casual yet carrying an undeniable intensity.

Paul, by contrast, looked calm and composed. His gaze looked soft and encouraging, exuding a silent yet profound support. Nonetheless, both were waiting for her response.

Miranda grew silent. She glanced away briefly. After noticing something, she got up and walked over to the water dispenser,

She opened the cabinet above and took down a mug. “I think water is best right now,” she said.

Paul and Sam exchanged glances before each looked away. Sam shrugged casually and smiled. “You’ve had a long morning, so get some rest. I have a few things waiting at the office, so I’ll head back now.”

He wasn’t exactly free, there were plenty of issues at the company that needed his decision. Taking this morning off had already been a stretch.

“Alright. I’ll walk you out,” Miranda replied.

in his eyes. “Sounds good.” As

thanks once more as she was genuinely appreciative of his

picked up on her slight hint of apology and gave a faint smile. “Everything I do is by

he drove

tall frame and poised stance were framed by a steady gaze waiting for her to

Miranda felt a hint of a guilty conscience. Then she thought, “But why would I

could make sense of this unexplainable feeling, Paul had already approached her. “With the lab just

now might be scrutinized closely. At a time like this, even

trouble…”

might’ve come off too stern. He started to think of a way to soften the tone when Miranda caught up and nodded

the reminder, Dr. Jefferson,” she said. “I understand. Everything has two sides. Building an independent lab may look

either way–it might bring great honor or the burden

Chapter 0634

25 BONUS

but smile at her words. How could he think she’d be intimidated by a stern tone? Clearly, she was more

abilities, but I want you to know that if you ever face difficulties, you can reach out to me. or Dr. Young. You don’t have to carry everything

eyes wavered slightly before she nodded and glanced