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.

And your annual research funding comes from their

he was giving up was far more than just a few classes or a paycheck. It was resources… An abundance

gave her a smile with absolute confidence. His calm demeanor suggested

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

guiding her, “Mimi, fame and fortune in this world can be

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

but he watched her with a

sure if you’re just saying this to comfort me by making it all

want us to be better and stronger together, not through one–sided sacrifice and compromise. If a relationship depends on a party constantly yielding and making concessions to maintain it, it is bound to

with a kiss.“It will never happen,” he murmured, their lips à

punched his chest lightly for him to let go of her, but Paul didn’t

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