When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0674

“With all this time left, why don’t we try looking for some rare plants?” Miranda suggested. Plus, who wouldn’t want a perfect score?

“Sure, I’m in!” Madison said enthusiastically. “Honestly, I don’t care much about 100 or 80; I just want to hang out with you guys!”

After a short rest, the three set out again

There wasn’t a specific list for rare plants–finding one was like an open–ended question. As long as they discovered a plant recognized as uncommon, it would count. But this time, their search wasn’t as

s easy. As dusk fell and the light began to fade, Madison panted from exhaustion. “We’ve covered at least a dozen sections by now and haven’t even glimpsed a rare plant! How long is this going to take? I’m starving

Sebastian had gotten her into the habit of morning runs lately. Whether it was the increased activity or something else, Madison had been finding herself hungrier than usual. Her legs felt weak, and she genuinely couldn’t keep going.

Miranda was also tired, but with only two sections left in Area A, it would mean they could exclude it from their search tomorrow. And, judging by the time, they could make it before dark.

“Let’s push on a bit longer. We should be able to finish the last two sections in Area A before nightfall,” she encouraged.

two more?”

“Yes,” Miranda replied.

It’s the last stretch; if I give up now, I might

to get up when Miranda held her back. No need to rush. Take two more

eyes sparkled. “Miranda, you’re

settle back down, not quite ready

exchanged a look

odd. Do you

to realize something. This area had noticeably lush vegetation. Thinking back to the handbook they’d been given at the garden’s entrance, she had a hunch. “I think we’ve entered the tropical

passed through the heated plant area around noon, but now they’d crossed half a hill, so

control system to simulate a specific environment. We’ve been

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they hadn’t paid much attention to

“I think the handbook mentioned there are rhododendrons in the tropical section. There are so many types of rhododendrons–maybe we can find