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.

Her expression grew more solemn with every passing

the sky was painted with hues of red and

street with two gift bags and smiled from ear to

Paul, finished work already?” Thaddeus Marlowe asked. “You’re off early

Dr. Marlowe,” Paul greeted with

research project won another

but it’s a

a really great young man.” Thaddeus chuckled. “By the way, Mr. Haddock told me

gave a vague

it, Paul. You’re probably more passionate about research than teaching, and you’re

tell you–teaching and research go hand in hand. What keeps the

there’s no doubt about that. But your academic career needs that institutional backing. Trust me, you don’t want to get

had made his point clear, and Paul couldn’t ignore good advice. He smiled and thanked him politely but

he left. He couldn’t convince Paul, but he

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dwell on the conversation. He quickly headed upstairs and checked his watch as he went. Instead of

dress pants. He checked himself in the mirror to ensure everything looked sharp, then grabbed