When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0676

Miranda had no choice but to find shelter from the rain. Knowing the risk of lightning, she avoided taking cover under a tree.

In the brief flash of lightning that illuminated the sky, she spotted a waist–high rock nearby, which had a small natural hollow. It was just big enough for one person to squeeze into.

The rain grew heavier, with each large drop hitting her with a faint sting, prompting her to hurry toward the rock. As she neared, her foot suddenly slipped. It completely threw her off balance, and she toppled forward.

She had stumbled onto a slope and couldn’t get up after tumbling down. Miranda even instinctively used her hands to shield her head and face.

Fortunately, the slope was covered in some kind of plant, giving the ground a grassy texture that helped. cushion her fall. The soaked soil was also soft, offering some protection. After what felt like an endless roll, she finally came to a stop at the bottom.

Miranda was sore all over, and it took her a moment to regain her senses. She was currently drenched, with only darkness surrounding her.

For a brief, disoriented moment, she felt completely lost, unable to grasp where she was or even the time of day. But her resolve quickly returned as she gritted her teeth, forcing herself to stay calm.

and tree trunks to help herself stand. And yet, steadied

as she

it, using the faint glow of her phone screen. Her ankle was swollen, though thankfully, there

still manage despite the pain. It seemed she’d only sprained

relieved, Miranda checked her backpack. It was caked with mud, and many of her belongings were damaged to varying degrees, but

against the rock, Miranda felt the chill set in. Her soaked clothes were now cold and heavy against

mean feeling colder, but leaving them on wasn’t much

Sebastian were beside themselves with worry. They waited at the designated meeting spot for Miranda,

calling her, but her phone remained unreachable,

here. Something must have happened. We need to find the supervising

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find the professor, he can alert the garden management. Maybe they can use surveillance or other methods to locate