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?”

take Theodore under her wing as well. Didn’t he consider her his idol? Now, he’ll

with relief and joy, brighter even than when he heard he’d been accepted by Christine. “That’s amazing! That silly kid’s going to be over the moon! He’ll

moment, Theodore’s abilities aren’t quite enough for him to join Infinity Lab. But if he works hard,

and so

extending her hand toward him. “Here’s to a productive partnership. For science,

for dreams–let’s charge

grasped her hand, his heart swelling with determination.

at noon, Christine landed at Elgerson Airport. She didn’t even stop

paperwork for taking on Joli and Theodore. Then, she brought the two of them to

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prepared a steaming meal. There were

and a stew.

crying at the table,

were announced,

close.

consequences for her teammates Willow and

received a serious demerit, which would remain on his record. Willow, however, was only