Chapter 0731

So what of it?

Love was neither a mere distraction nor a casual game. Once you stepped into it, it demanded your full

devotion.

And Miranda had so much left to accomplish. There were countless projects to complete, countless experiments awaiting her attention.

The vast ocean of “Science“, the towering peaks of “Nature“, the threshold of academia she had just begun to cross–she had only taken the first steps in her journey to conquer the world of research

With so much unfinished business demanding her energy, how could she afford the time or space for

romance?

After listening to her words, Paul felt a subtle heaviness settle in his chest. But it wasn’t entirely unexpected.

If she were the kind of person who would dive into a relationship so easily, she wouldn’t be Miranda Sutton.

“I understand,” he said at last. A soft sigh escaped him as a smile slowly formed, spreading to his eyes.

Miranda returned the smile. “Dr. Jefferson, was the roasted potato good?”

Paul nodded. “It’s sweet.”

next time, it’s on

“Alright.”

goodbyes at their respective

Miranda did was unwrap the blue roses, carefully dividing them between two vases. She paired them with the baby’s breath she already had at home, and the blue–and–white arrangement

it on your TV stand. It’ll look great there.” Paul looked down at the arrangement. The vivid blue roses were framed by

didn’t know whether to be surprised or amused. He was surprised that she had thought to share half the flowers with him, yet amused at how Sam’s grand gesture ultimately seemed so ordinary

her eyes.

like Paul’s earlier, tentative confession, which she had gently

calmness.

held any special advantage in her

dark in here?” Miranda glanced past him, noting the unlit

straight to the bedroom when

Chapter 0711

on the lights

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know.”

didn’t dwell on it. “Well,

watched her retreat to her apartment before closing

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