When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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This wasn’t quite like Paul’s usual “make every second count” personality. But he said, “Getting to spend more time with my girlfriend is my idea of making every second count, and… I’m fine with that.” With that, he left with a cheerful stride.

At the lab, Miranda was the first to arrive. Sebastian and Madison showed up shortly after.

“Morning, Miranda,” Madison greeted.

“Good morning.”

“I brought breakfast. Want to try some?” Madison offered.

Miranda replied, “I’ve already eaten, but I wouldn’t mind sampling Mr. Landon’s cooking.”

Madison looked surprised. “How did you know he made it?“.

Miranda’s lips curved into a subtle smile as she glanced at Sebastian, who was putting on his lab coat. Just a guess.‘

“But how?”

“Well, you love to eat. If he didn’t have some cooking skills, how could he keep you around?” Miranda reasoned.

Madison’s face flushed crimson.

had already started offering her critique unprompted. “The toast is perfectly golden and

nodded and smiled. She smacked her lips and said, “I

Miranda left early

“You’re here, Miranda.”

Miranda greeted with a

you not to bring anything. If Dr. Young sees

said. “Let her nag. Just keep serving her fresh

bought it, she’d eat a few more pieces, even if she

shoes and headed

“She’s in the study.”

“I’ll

go

for her,”

don’t you stay

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mentioned the other day that it’s been ages since you came over for dinner. Why don’t you keep

look spacious, but it feels oddly empty. When Dr. Young is always on the move, it doesn’t seem to bother her since she’s hardly ever home. But when she was home for more than half a day, the silence really

all these years. She never admits it, but deep down, she’s lonely and just wants someone to be there

relented. “Okay. I’ll stay for dinner tonight. Sorry to trouble

fine. I’ll go out to buy some groceries now.” Olivia

she passed a row of display shelves. She stepped back to one of the shelves, where a blue picture frame sat. It was an old college graduation