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.

was a glint of satisfaction in his eyes. “Sounds good.” As they headed

she saw Sam to his car, Miranda expressed her thanks once more as she was genuinely appreciative

slight hint of apology and gave a faint smile. “Everything I do is by my own choice. There’s no need for

he drove away. When she turned

poised stance were framed by a steady gaze waiting for

a guilty conscience. Then she thought, “But why

she could make sense of this unexplainable feeling, Paul had already approached her. “With the lab just opening, it’s

be scrutinized closely. At a time like

trouble…”

come off too stern. He started to think of a way to soften the tone when Miranda

said. “I understand. Everything has two sides. Building an independent lab may look impressive, but it’s also like fire over oil–risky and

great honor or the

Chapter 0634

25 BONUS

at her words. How could he think she’d be intimidated by a stern tone?

you can reach out to me. or Dr. Young. You don’t have to carry everything alone. We’ll always be there

eyes wavered