When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1044

“I don’t think this year is possible.” Miranda did the math once summer break ended, September would mark the start of her second year in graduate school. She would soon have a busy schedule.

On the other hand, Paul had classes to teach, a lab to manage, and plenty of academic responsibilities. It sounded like he was going to be busy too.

Madison said, “Since Dr. Jefferson has suspended his classes, you can take off whenever you want–Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and other long weekends. Plus, Echo Bay isn’t that far.”

“Wait… What do you mean he has suspended his classes?” Miranda asked.

Madison sounded surprised. “You didn’t know?”

Miranda blinked and was caught off guard. What was Madison talking about?

There was a brief silence on the other end before Madison spoke again. “I’m going to hang up now. I’ll send you the links later.”

“…Okay.”

Madison sent two links over. One was an announcement on Bedford College’s website, and the other was a trending thread on the campus forum.

link, then the second. Her

settled in as the sky

two gift bags

Thaddeus

Marlowe,” Paul

I heard your research project

it’s

Thaddeus chuckled. “By the way, Mr. Haddock told me you decided to

nodded and gave a vague

it, Paul. You’re probably more

tell you–teaching and research go hand

talented, and there’s no doubt about that. But your academic career needs that institutional backing. Trust me, you don’t want to get on the wrong side of the administration.

good advice. He smiled and thanked him politely but didn’t mention

couldn’t convince Paul, but he tried. At least he had left

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be explained

his watch as he went. Instead of

his usual casual wear–a button–down shirt and dress pants. He checked himself in the mirror to ensure everything looked