When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0910

Paul tapped on the counter with his knuckles. “Your ID is needed to register your personal details.”

“Oh, right…” Elizabeth quickly rummaged through her bag.

The people waiting behind her were beginning to grow impatient. Out of courtesy, they didn’t say anything rude. Instead, they just let out a few sighs of exasperation.

After some effort, Elizabeth finally found her ID and handed it to the receptionist.

By then, Paul had received his room key and turned to head for the elevator. He seemed to have no intention of waiting for her.

Elizabeth grabbed her room key and hurried after him. “Dr. Jefferson, wait for me!”

Both of them got to the seventh floor and entered their respective rooms after scanning

their cards.

Elizabeth’s eyes darted around. Before Paul could close the door to his room, she suggested with a smile, “Dr. Jefferson, shall we have dinner together later?”

Paul glanced at his wristwatch. “I have an online meeting to attend. You should eat on your own.” With that, he closed the door, leaving Elizabeth speechless.

eyes brightened, thinking he

interdisciplinary academic events within the country. I hope you’ll cherish this rare

understand.” Elizabeth

Bryan came to Paul with an urgent matter. He said that he had a family emergency and needed to go home to handle it. He specifically requested that the

how Elizabeth ended

matter was genuine or fabricated, nor did he know whether Elizabeth had come to genuinely learn or for some other reason. Nonetheless, he had given her the

journey. After eating a light meal sent up by the hotel, she went straight to bed. It was important

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with two full days of

bedside for easy access when she woke up. Only then did

her own room and took a quick shower. After changing into fresh clothes, she sorted out her luggage. Then, she made herself a cup of floral tea and sat in a

messages from Madison and Sebastian.

evening by the time

to check on Christine first, who was still sleeping soundly. Next, she opened the thermos and noticed half of the water was consumed. She refilled the thermos, tightened the lid, and placed it back on the bedside table

of the room across from Christine’s.

are you staying across

the room next door. “I’m staying here.