When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0684

“This whole botanical garden doesn’t even have a night staff? Maybe they’re just dozing off somewhere…” Sam muttered, reaching to press the button again. Before he could touch it, the alarm suddenly began to

buzz.

“What’s going on?” He was baffled.

Miranda had a sinking feeling, and when she saw Paul’s expression, her worry was immediately confirmed.

“You acted too hastily,” Paul remarked. Sam had jumped the gun,

Sam was confused as he asked, “The label was clear, so what went wrong?”

Paul explained, “The yellow alarm icon has two meanings. One is what you said–contacting outside help. in emergencies. The other is a warning.”

“A warning?”

“Yes, this buzzing sound we’re hearing is a pre–warning alert. In a botanical garden like this, while large predators are unlikely, there are plenty of insects and reptiles, some of which may be venomous. This button likely serves to initiate a pre–warning lock for safety.

Miranda’s eyes widened. “I think I heard a click from the door lock just now.”

“So did 1.” He stepped forward to check the glass door and, sure enough, the only

does that mean?” Sam frowned. Wasn’t it

clarified, “It’s

door, which could be opened with a code, was now sealed due to the activated warning

“Not even a

“No.”

“I’m sorry. I acted

followed by disappointment hit Miranda hard. But at least they had power here. There were lights and, thankfully, cell service now, so they weren’t stuck in

contact the staff. This is a

can unlock

“Why didn’t you just

about to, but you pressed the button,”

stayed silent. The call

Cooper and I found Miranda, and we’re currently at the tropical climate zone exit. We accidentally triggered the warning system, which locked the

it?

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taken aback by how calm Paul

you.