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.

used to chat like this all the time, but now he wished for more. A quick back–and–forth just wasn’t enough

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

Silas moved closer to take

didn’t move fast enough to block

hiding? It’s just Miranda texting you. What’s there to be secretive about?” Silas

his pocket and hopped off the lab bench. ” Lunch is on me

momentarily stunned while Sandy

occasion? Why are you suddenly treating us

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Chapter 0969

know what you want, and Silas will take care of

eyebrow. He felt he had just been put in charge but

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

make sure

dumbfounded. He muttered to himself, “Seriously? Something’s definitely off with him

with clear skies and a gentle breeze. The temperature was five or six degrees

more comfortable— swapping her long–sleeve sweater and jeans for a knee–length dress and a matching

the door. She opened it to find Sawyer’s smiling face—he was staying

grab lunch at the restaurant?” he

“No, I-”

ordered the food,” Sawyer interrupted. “It’ll be ready when you sit down. You won’t have to worry

“Is this your order? The last four

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