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.

is still under the college’s name. And your annual research funding comes from their grants, not to mention awards, evaluation, and promotions that are all tied to

more than just a few classes or a paycheck. It was resources… An abundance

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

to arrive on schedule. As for awards and evaluations, the college may have the power to recommend

her, “Mimi, fame and fortune in this world

affected simultaneously while I bear these losses. These impacts are far more significant than the loss of one professor to take classes. What

didn’t interrupt her, but he watched her with a calm and understanding

I’m not sure if you’re just saying this to comfort me by making it all sound

stronger together, not through one–sided sacrifice and compromise. If a relationship

with a kiss.“It will never

lightly for him to let go of

you two doing?”

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