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.

door opened once more. Elizabeth’s eyes brightened, thinking he might have changed his mind.

the most significant interdisciplinary academic events within the country. I hope you’ll cherish this rare opportunity to observe and learn as much as possible. I hope that you’ll gain something valuable

understand.” Elizabeth forced

to attend the forum with Bryan. However, two days before their departure, Bryan came to Paul with an urgent matter. He said that he had a family

was how Elizabeth

had come to genuinely learn or for some other reason. Nonetheless, he had given

just recovered from her recent illness and felt tired from the long journey. After eating a light meal sent up by the hotel, she went straight to

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two full days of

filled a thermos of hot water by her bedside for easy access when she woke

she sorted out her luggage. Then, she made

from

by the time

the water was consumed. She refilled the thermos, tightened the lid, and placed it back on

into Paul coincidentally. He had just come out of

you staying across from

door. “I’m staying here. This is