When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 0877

Chapter 0877

Betty was stunned for a full three seconds. It wasn’t until Paul repeated the question that she snapped back to her senses and replied, “Oh, Miranda… She took leave yesterday.” “How long? Did she say what it was for?”

“She just said she had something to do, but she didn’t specify what it was. I wondered what it could be. If she isn’t in the lab, she is busy with her thesis.

“She has never fallen behind on her coursework, and she had taken leave a few times before, so I didn’t ask much this time… Did something happen?” Betty probed curiously. Paul hesitated for a moment before asking, “Well, are there any other unusual circumstances with the students? For example, Joli?”

“Do you mean the final–year student, Joli Clifford?”

“Yes.”

“I’m not his counselor, so I’m not familiar with his situation. But I can help inquire if you

need it.”

“Okay, sorry for the trouble.”

“It’s no trouble at all.”

Five minutes later, Betty called Paul back, “Dr. Jefferson, something did seem to be off with Joli.”

“What’s the matter?”

“He hasn’t returned to campus since the semester began. His counselor tried to contact him but couldn’t reach him. Oh, and I forgot to mention something earlier…”

“What is it?”

Sebastian also took leave the day Miranda

you find out Joli’s

information he provided is incomplete. All they know is that he’s from

Yalemont…

Then he wasn’t mistaken!

and dialed the number for the head of the dean’s office,

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had already gone to bed at that time. Terrence was just as startled as Betty when he received the call from Paul. “You’re saying you want to check Joli’s

“Yes.”

late now. The dean’s office is

late. It has

sounded hesitant on the other

someone. Tell the truth if the chancellor questions you.

arrange for someone to go now. I’ll let you

“Thank you.

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walked to the balcony. The cold wind on his face kept him alert. After two minutes, he returned to the living room, picked up his phone,

“Hello?”

“Mr. Cooper, it’s me.”

other end, Sam was silent for five seconds before

seems like you didn’t save my

was speechless. Was that the point he was trying to make? He asked, “Dr. Jefferson, what brings you to contact me so late

“It’s about Miranda.”

sat up

far. “So, it seems