로그인Half an hour later, Haley was taken back to the patient ward.A treatment like this would need to continue for at least another three months.Leo came to Miranda’s office afterward. When he saw Felix sitting on the couch, he greeted him first.“Felix, you’re here too.”Felix nodded.“How is Mrs. Lincoln?”“She remembers.” Leo looked at Miranda. “Miranda created another miracle.”Miranda’s expression remained calm.“I’ve always believed in this theory.”Back when she used the brain-computer interface to wake Mike, the theory had already taken a major step toward maturity. It only needed the right opportunity and the right set of parameters.And now, Miranda had found that stable singular point.Leo looked at her, the gratitude in his eyes too deep for words.“Thank you,” he said. “I owe you a huge favor.”Miranda smiled.“If we’re talking about favors, I owe you plenty too.”Felix brought over two glasses of water. He handed one to Leo and gave the other to Miranda.Mira
A few days after New Year’s, Miranda was already back at work.Haley’s condition couldn’t wait.The lab was quiet, filled only with the low hum of the machines. Adrian, Aiden, and Coco had all cut their holiday break short and come back to help.Leo stayed with Haley in the patient area.“Miranda, everything’s ready.”Adrian came out of the equipment room with a checklist in hand.“The brain-computer interface has been adjusted, and the neural signal collection equipment has been calibrated.”Miranda nodded and took the checklist from him, reading through it carefully.“Good. Let’s begin.”She walked over to Haley and crouched down so they were at eye level.Haley seemed a little better today than she had a while ago. Her eyes were still somewhat unfocused, but at least she was not resisting.“Mrs. Lincoln, we’re going to run a few tests, okay?”Haley looked at Leo.Leo came over and helped her stand.Fitting the brain-computer interface took some time. Miranda handled it
Miranda came up with several treatment plans.Each plan would take time to test and validate, which meant Haley’s treatment was going to be a long process.In the blink of an eye, the New Year was almost here.Mia’s winter study trip had also ended smoothly.Felix and Miranda went to the airport together to pick her up. When they saw their daughter in the crowd, a little taller than before, confident and bright, pride rose in both their eyes.Mia was pulling her own suitcase.After this trip, she really did seem to have grown up. She had become more independent too.“Daddy! Mommy!”Mia ran over happily and threw herself into Miranda’s arms.“Did you have fun?”“Yes! So much fun.”After they brought Mia home, they had dinner that evening at the Gibson estate.Susan had been doing well lately. After dinner, she invited Miranda to join the Gibson family for New Year’s Eve dinner.Miranda agreed.It worked out well. Since it was the holiday season, Miranda had planned to give
Felix brought her a cup of coffee.“Do you want some? I’ll drive you over in a bit.”Miranda picked up his cup and took two sips.After they finished breakfast, they left together.Behind them, Mrs. Young tidied up with a smile on her face.At the lab, Felix walked Miranda to her office before leaving.Miranda soon threw herself back into work.For the next week, she was extremely busy. Felix could hold himself back sometimes, but other times, he still indulged a little.Meanwhile, Mia’s school was organizing an overseas study trip. Since parents wouldn’t be going along, Mia would be spending the next month in Merika.As it happened, Sienna had a work trip there too, so she offered to help look after her niece while she was there.Mia wouldn’t be back until just before the New Year.As for Lena’s treatment plan in Hamilton, Miranda adjusted several key parameters. She also applied for one of the most advanced brain-computer interface chips from Danesia, intending to use it t
His low voice sounded in the dark, carrying a satisfied smile.Miranda was held in his arms, surrounded by the clean cedar scent of his freshly showered body. Her heartbeat could not help quickening.“Mm,” she answered softly.Felix smiled.Then he picked her up and carried her upstairs.The sudden feeling of weightlessness startled Miranda, and she instinctively wrapped her arms around his shoulders.Felix’s arms were strong, and his steps were steady. He carried her all the way to the master bedroom.The wall lamp was on, casting a soft glow over the room.Felix placed Miranda directly onto the bed.She had just tried to sit up when he lowered his head and kissed her.The kiss was gentle and lingering, filled with his familiar possessiveness. He was neither hurried nor forceful, but that slow, unhurried pressure was the most impossible to resist.Miranda’s legs went weak from his kisses. Sinking into the soft bedding beneath her, she could only let him kiss her.His lips
The three girls immediately exchanged looks.“He’s taken.”“Is that his girlfriend? She’s really pretty too.”“More than pretty. Look at her. She gives off that highly educated, intellectual vibe.”The girl who had been about to ask for his number muttered under her breath, “Never mind. I’m not going over there to embarrass myself.”Even so, they couldn’t help sneaking glances at them.Then they realized that Felix never looked at anyone else. His eyes stayed only on the woman sitting across from him.One of the girls secretly snapped a photo of Felix and Miranda and posted it on social media.“Just saw the most unreal couple. And the guy? That silver hair is insane.”Just then, the server brought over the desserts Miranda had ordered to go, and the two of them got up to leave.The girl who had posted the photo picked up her phone again. She was the type who loved sharing things online, so within minutes, the comments had already started coming in.“Wait, isn’t that Felix Gi
Mike had already asked around in private. Felix’s visit had been scheduled in advance, but the timing was suspiciously perfect. Almost as if he had chosen to show up the moment Miranda arrived.“Could it be that he came here on purpose, because of her?” Mike wondered.“Uncle Mike, let’s go eat! I’
“Leo has someone he likes?” Susan frowned. But Haley had told her that Leo was currently single and not seeing anyone.“Which socialite is Leo interested in?” Susan asked, unable to hide her curiosity.Sienna’s eyes flashed with hurt and anger. “Socialite? No. It’s Miranda. The person he likes is
“It’s your team’s coordination that made it work,” Miranda said, taking the coffee. “Once we finish the final wrap-up, I should head back.”Jacob nodded. He knew he couldn’t keep her tied up here. “I’ll have Mike arrange your return to Atlantis City.”On the sixth day, all the closing work was fin
The next morning, Miranda received a call from the vice president of the Jenkins Foundation. They hoped she would deliver a speech at the launch of their new talent development initiative. After all, it was a charitable project she had personally funded. Miranda had planned to decline, but the pro







