When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0673

Next to Willow was Hank, who was grinning like a puppy and holding a thermos. Meanwhile, Theodore stood behind him, weighed down with bags of all sizes

Miranda then quickly looked away as she and Willow weren’t exactly close.

“Hey, Miranda!” Madison waved from a distance, jogging over with a large, bulging backpack that looked heavy. She had packed sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, water, and, of course, plenty of snacks.

“I brought tons of stuff! We’ll share later, okay?” Madison said cheerfully.

“Sure,” Miranda replied.

“Wait, where’s Sebastian? He’s not here yet?” Madison asked, slightly worried after sprinting over and arriving five minutes early.

Sebastian, who had arrived earlier, said dryly from right behind her. “What makes you so confident I’d show up later than you?”

Madison made a face. “So what if you beat me by two minutes? I just overslept a bit. But… why are your bags so small?”

Sebastian and Miranda both had modest–sized backpacks, and neither seemed heavy.

the facilities at the National Botanical Gardens are pretty well–equipped, so I only brought the essentials, Miranda

backpack, speechless. She realized she was the

the instructor counted everyone and lined them up to board the bus. Their destination was a botanical

after they started, they hit a stretch of winding mountain road. With no cell signal, Sebastian pulled out his Kindle to read

enthusiastically with the students around them, exchanging gossip and stories. Meanwhile, Miranda, with nothing

sun cast light over the layered mountain peaks, still wrapped in early winter fog that drifted like a

remained on the mountains until, by 11:00

Miranda’s gaz Gardens.

four main areas, which were A, B, C, and D. Each section was further divided into

groups headed to check in and drop off their belongings. They had two days and one

1/2

specific plant specimens, accounting for 80% of the final grade. Rare plant specimens, if found, would earn an

Completing the main task would secure a solid grade, while rare finds would be a bonus. In

and Sebastian set

should we head to

checking their assigned list of 10 plants. “Half of them are