Chapter 0969

In the lab, Silas glanced at Paul for what felt like the hundredth time. Finally, he couldn’t resist and walked over. “Paul, did you find some money lying around today?” He kept grinning as he sat on the lab bench.

Paul paused his work. “Are the data reports done? When are you turning in the phase three feasibility assessment?”

Silas blinked and realized he had just killed the mood. He quickly added, “By the way, I saw you eating a sandwich this morning.”

Paul raised an eyebrow. “So?”

Silas said, “Miranda made it, didn’t she? I recognize her style. You two patched things up, huh? Finally stopped overthinking?”

Paul considered explaining to him that he and Miranda were officially together now. But then, his phone suddenly buzzed with a new WhatsApp notification. He immediately picked it up and clicked on the message.

Miranda: “Just landed. How was the sandwich?”

Paul: “Delicious.”

Miranda: “Checking in at the hotel now. I’ll head to the factory later this afternoon.”

Paul: “Got it.”

He waited for another minute but was disappointed that there was no follow–up message.

but now he wished for more. A quick back–and–forth just wasn’t enough anymore. He wanted longer conversations

exchanges left him feeling restless, as if something was missing. He really longed for her full

you texting?” Silas moved closer to take a

didn’t move fast enough to block

you. What’s there to be secretive about?”

slipped his phone back in his pocket and hopped off the lab bench. ” Lunch is on me

momentarily stunned while Sandy and Bryan exchanged

Jefferson, is there a special occasion? Why are you suddenly

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grin widened. “Let me know what you want,

an eyebrow. He felt he had just been put in charge but quickly shrugged it

we’re already done with lunch, how about we throw in some afternoon tea?” He pushed his luck, expecting Paul to tell him to

Just make sure you

stared at him, dumbfounded. He muttered to himself, “Seriously?

gentle breeze. The temperature was five or six

she changed into something more comfortable— swapping her long–sleeve sweater and jeans

she finished unpacking, there was a knock at the door. She opened it to find Sawyer’s smiling face—he was staying next

are you done? Want to grab lunch at

“No, I-”

interrupted. “It’ll be ready when you sit down.

arrived. “Is this your order? The last

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