When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0683

“That was fast,” Miranda remarked in surprise.

Paul gave a slight nod and took a thermos from his bag. “You got caught in the rain, and your clothes are still wet. Here, have some warm water.”

He’d brought a thermos of warm water. As soon as she took a sip, warmth spread through her. By the time she swallowed, her upper body felt comfortably heated.

Miranda couldn’t hide her amazement. “Dr. Jefferson, you even brought warm water!”

Paul didn’t respond, but he met Sam’s questioning gaze.

“You sure came well–prepared, Dr. Jefferson, Sam observed.

Paul’s tone was calm. “I prefer to be prepared. If her injury had been more serious and I hadn’t brought what was needed, the consequences could’ve been severe.”

Sam fell silent, feeling subtly reproached.

Miranda quickly asked, “Dr. Jefferson, do you know the way back?”

keep track of my path on the way here, but to make it back, we’ll still need to

an eyebrow.

“80%,” Paul replied.

up. “Dr. Jefferson, that’s very modest of you. Let’s follow your lead. Maybe we’ll even meet

men agreed to

to rest

head. “No, I think it’s best if we get out as

journey, Sam carried her while Paul lit the way with his flashlight. Although they moved together as a group, the atmosphere was noticeably less friendly.

foggy at the moment. It was likely from the rain, and she drifted toward sleep. Just as she was

Paul broke the

would you like to switch?”

hand and replied coolly,

asleep. Swapping would only disturb her

an unknown amount of time, a faint glow appeared in the darkness. Though barely there,

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ten minutes later, the three of them found the exit

examined the sign