When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Paul’s tone was resolute. “It’s worth it.”

Miranda fell silent. Paul had given so much and loved her so deeply. Every sacrifice he made weighed heavily on her shoulders.

“This isn’t an impossible situation,” she said. “You don’t have to-‘

“I know,” Paul cut her off. “From the perspective of the college’s regulations, we don’t have a direct teacher- student relationship. And from a moral standpoint, we haven’t violated public decency or societal norms.

He continued, “Even if our relationship were exposed, the consequences wouldn’t be as severe as I think… I’ve considered all of this.”

“Then why still…”

“I’m unwilling to take that gamble, and I don’t dare to,” Paul said, emphasizing each word. If he won the gamble, he lost nothing. But if he lost, he might lose her forever. “Mimi, this is not a difficult choice for me.”

The scale in his heart was tipped toward the most obvious choice.

research funding comes from their grants, not to mention awards, evaluation, and promotions that are all tied

or a paycheck. It was resources… An abundance

a smile with absolute confidence. His calm demeanor suggested that everything was

keep my research project under their name,” he explained. ” Research funding will continue to arrive on schedule. As for awards and

“Mimi, fame and fortune in this

might lose, but you’re overlooking the fact that the college is also affected simultaneously while I bear these losses. These impacts are far more

her, but he watched her

a little. Although I’m not sure if you’re just

said, “I want us to be better and stronger together, not through one–sided sacrifice and compromise. If a relationship

down and silenced her with a kiss.“It will never happen,” he murmured, their lips à breath

couldn’t help but laugh. She punched his chest lightly for him to let go of

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