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.

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

expressed her thanks once more as she was genuinely appreciative of

apology and gave a faint smile. “Everything I do is by my own choice. There’s no need for you to feel pressured, Friends don’t have to stand

add anything further. Instead, she simply watched as he drove away. When she turned back, she noticed Paul

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

hint of a guilty conscience. Then

could make sense of this unexplainable feeling, Paul had already approached her. “With the lab just opening, it’s natural you’ve drawn a

At a time like this, even a

trouble…”

come off too stern. He started to think

Dr. Jefferson,” she said. “I understand. Everything has two sides. Building an independent lab may look impressive, but it’s also like

outcome could swing either way–it might bring great

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be intimidated

abilities, but I want you to know that if you ever face difficulties, you can reach out to me. or Dr.

eyes wavered slightly