When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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These old–timers like Crosby weren’t strangers to trying to matchmake Paul, whether setting him up with relatives or pairing him with students. Over the years, they had tried countless times, and Paul’s answer was always the same. “Not considering it at the moment.”

Crosby hadn’t planned on bringing it up this time since he knew it would likely lead nowhere. But it was hard to ignore Whitney’s persistence.

Even two years after the International Physics Conference, while she seemed unconcerned with the big picture of her future, she couldn’t stop thinking about Paul.

Every professor had their own “Miranda“. Crosby had noticed this, so he wanted to help Whitney out. If he was rejected, so be it. After all, he was used to it. But what if this time it worked?

He was mentally prepared to hear Paul’s usual rejection, but Paul surprised him by saying he already had someone he liked.

Still reeling from the shock, Crosby was left speechless as Paul walked away. He was left

standing there and unable to process what had just happened. “Wait… Who is he interested in?

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Miranda to meet several senior academic scholars. After exchanging pleasant es, Miranda quietly listened to their

and whispered,

“Okay.”

academic discussion interesting. But before long, the talk shifted to family matters. As expected, when a group of elderly

feared she might accidentally blurt something out if she stayed too long. After all, some of the gossip

round of visits to the drinks counter and dessert table, she grabbed a cup of her favorite hot beverage and a few pastries. After

she saw Christine and her friends deep in conversation, Miranda didn’t want to interrupt. Instead, she quietly made her way toward the back door of the banquet hall that led to a small

pushed open the door, a sudden chill ran through her, but the crisp

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corridor, and the sounds of the

fresh air and feeling the soft, cool

away.

and tours. She hadn’t allowed herself a moment to relax, but now, finally,

the distance, countless