When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Joli gave Madison a slight nod, and she quickly added, “Welcome aboard.”

“I have one more request…” Joli began hesitantly.

Miranda interjected knowingly, “It’s about Theodore, isn’t it?”

He looked up abruptly, surprise written all over his face. “How did you

know?”

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Miranda smiled faintly. “I also know that if Yasmine hadn’t removed his name from the competition project, you might have kept enduring things a little longer. That incident pushed you to finally take action and report Sophie.”

Joli lowered his gaze. “Theodore has had it rough… Kids from rural areas like us all have it tough. I became Sophie’s tool, and I didn’t want to see him walk the same path I did.

“Even now, while he hasn’t found a new mentor willing to take him in, he’s more worried about me graduating. He’s been running around, writing dozens of emails to potential mentors on my behalf.”

He paused, his voice quieter but resolute. “I know it’s a lot to ask, but is there any way Theodore could also transfer to Dr. Young’s supervision?”

already mentioned it before I came here. She’s agreed to take Theodore under her wing

accepted by Christine. “That’s amazing! That silly kid’s

abilities aren’t quite enough for him to join Infinity Lab. But

earnestly. “I understand, and so will he. He won’t

toward him. “Here’s to a productive partnership.

for dreams–let’s

his heart swelling

day at noon, Christine landed at Elgerson Airport. She didn’t even stop by her home, heading

to the registrar’s office to finalize the paperwork for taking on Joli and Theodore. Then, she brought the two of them

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Christine’s house, Olivia had already prepared a steaming meal. There were

and a stew.

men had broken down crying at the table, overwhelmed

final decisions on the controversy were announced, the situation

close.

the project earned consequences for her teammates Willow

would remain on his record. Willow, however,