When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Theodore wouldn’t take a risk like that.

Madison frowned. “The more I think about it, the more something doesn’t add up.”

Miranda’s expression turned serious. “…Yeah, it’s definitely strange.”

“I heard from a third–year senior that Joli’s parents aren’t in great health and often fall ill. Do you think that’s why he hasn’t returned to college?” Madison asked.

Sebastian stayed calm as he analyzed the situation. “His parents‘ health issues didn’t just start recently. He’s never missed class over it before. It doesn’t seem likely unless something sudden happens.”

“Like what?” she asked.

“Maybe their condition worsened, and they can’t manage without him. Or there could’ve been some sort of emergency keeping him at home,” he said.

Miranda added, “If it’s just an emergency with foli’s family, how do you explain Theodore not returning to campus either?”

“That…” Sebastian hesitated.

Miranda added, “Guessing won’t get us anywhere. We need to find a way to contact Joli.”

social platforms, and even posting comments online.

do we

Fortunately, Miranda had taken the initiative to explain the situation to Christine, who then contacted the college to prevent any action from being taken against Joli and Theodore.

weeks is the absolute most I can negotiate, After that, it’s out of

have already passed, and we only have seven

in the lab anxiously. “If they don’t return

you

will

offer her an

We just sit here and

“We’ve done all we can. The rest… we’ll just have to leave

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turned to Miranda.

hesitated momentarily before saying, “Let’s see if

blinked in surprise. “Are you saying you want to go

really going on. A trip there will clear everything up,”

“Then, I’m coming

“It’s not safe for just the two of you.

a skeptical once–over.