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?”

“Rest assured, Dr. Young already mentioned it before I came here. She’s agreed to take Theodore under her wing as well.

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 probably laugh

for him to join Infinity Lab. But if he works hard, once he meets the standards, he’ll

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

her hand toward him. “Here’s to a

and for dreams–let’s charge ahead

her hand, his heart swelling with determination.

Elgerson Airport. She didn’t even stop by her home,

the registrar’s office to finalize the paperwork for taking on Joli

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house, Olivia had already prepared a steaming meal. There were four

and a stew.

hear about the lunch, how the two young men had broken down crying at the table, overwhelmed with gratitude. Even Christine couldn’t hold back her tears, dabbing

on the controversy were announced, the situation finally came

close.

project earned consequences for her teammates Willow

would remain on his record. Willow, however, was only issued a