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.

your annual research funding comes from their grants,

a paycheck. It was resources… An abundance of academic resources

confidence. His

their name,” he explained. ” Research funding will continue to arrive on schedule. As for awards and evaluations, the college may have the power to

fame and fortune in this world

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

words. Paul didn’t interrupt her, but he watched

I understand a little. Although I’m not sure if you’re just saying this to comfort me by making it all sound so simple,

compromise. If a relationship depends on a party constantly yielding and making concessions to maintain it, it is bound to face collapse eventually.

leaned down and silenced her with a kiss.“It will never happen,” he

for him to let go of her, but

are you two

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