When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“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.

the first link, then the second. Her expression grew more solemn with

the sky was painted with

with two gift bags and smiled from ear to

already?” Thaddeus Marlowe asked.

Dr. Marlowe,” Paul

heard your research project

but it’s a

really great young man.” Thaddeus chuckled. “By the way, Mr. Haddock told me you decided to suspend your

gave a vague

earnestly, “I get it, Paul. You’re probably more passionate about

research go hand

career needs that institutional backing. Trust me, you don’t want to get on the wrong side of the administration.

He smiled and thanked him

convince Paul, but he tried.

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could be

his watch as he

casual wear–a button–down shirt and dress pants.