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.

like this all the time, but now he wished for more. A quick back–and–forth just wasn’t enough anymore. He wanted longer

left him feeling restless, as if something was missing.

you texting?” Silas moved closer to take

fast enough to block

texting you. What’s there

off the lab bench. ” Lunch

stunned while

is there a special occasion? Why are you suddenly

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you want, and Silas will take care of

He felt he had just been put in charge but quickly shrugged it off. At

in some afternoon tea?” He pushed his luck, expecting Paul to tell him to knock it

Paul said, “Sure. Just make sure you send

dumbfounded. He muttered to himself, “Seriously?

gentle breeze. The temperature was five or six degrees warmer than in

changed into something more comfortable— swapping

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

you done? Want to grab

“No, I-”

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

guy arrived. “Is this your order? The last four digits are

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