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The lighting was dim on Miranda’s side of the restaurant, so Felix and Xena did not notice her as they were shown into another private booth.Even though Miranda was divorced, the six years of memories with Felix ran too deep. From falling for him at first sight to their years of marriage, she had always been the one pouring out her love, while Felix had been content to simply receive it.Throughout those years, his attitude toward her feelings had been neither rejection nor reciprocation.Now, watching Felix’s affection for Xena with her own eyes, Miranda finally understood that he was capable of passion, initiative, and tender care.Xena could move freely in and out of his guarded heart, while Miranda had spent six years trying and had never managed to find her way in.She had once consulted a therapist in private, and the therapist’s assessment had been clear.“Your husband likely has emotional barriers. It will be very difficult for anyone to reach his heart in this lifetime,

After two days of rest at home, Miranda felt much better. Her energy had returned, and on the third day she was back in the lab.Once she finished her research report, Samantha suggested continuing to strengthen the experimental trials so they could one day solve this difficult medical puzzle and save more lives.A week later, Miranda and Sophie both received invitations from Mrs. Lloyd to a private dinner. Neither of them dared treat it lightly, and they arrived right on time.The mayor himself came with his family to personally thank them, leaving Miranda and Sophie a little overwhelmed.At dinner, the mayor offered warm praise to both of them. Then he turned to Miranda. “Miranda Stone? Why does that name sound familiar?”Sophie jumped in before Miranda could answer. “Miranda is a medical researcher. Remember the spherical virus outbreak last time? She was the one who developed the treatment for it.”At her words, they exchanged a look, finally realizing who Miranda was.Admir

Mrs. Lloyd was the undeniable center of attention that evening.The moment Xena saw her enter, she quickly straightened her expression, ready to step forward with a greeting. In settings like this, whoever managed to catch Mrs. Lloyd’s attention first would gain the upper hand in the social circle.She adjusted her most flawless smile and started to move.But Mrs. Lloyd’s gaze swept across the hall and came to rest on Miranda and Sophie.Her face lit up with warmth as she walked directly toward them.The smile froze on Xena’s lips. She stared in disbelief as Mrs. Lloyd crossed the room to where Miranda and Sophie stood alone. That meant Mrs. Lloyd was going to greet them.How could that be?Around the hall, the other guests quietly glanced over, watching the scene unfold. Xena’s stomach twisted. With Miranda and Sophie’s backgrounds, they hardly seemed worthy of such attention.Mrs. Lloyd reached them with a gracious smile and shook their hands. “Ms. Stone, Ms. Shaw, I am so gl

As Xena stepped off the stage, her steps were unsteady. She had expected someone to come over and offer a few words of praise. Instead, it was as if everyone had forgotten she was there. All attention had shifted to the other side of the ballroom where Miranda stood.“Ms. Spencer, that was wonderful. Would you like some champagne?” a passing waiter asked.Xena took a glass and walked alone to the lounge area. From the sofa, she watched Miranda surrounded by guests. She wished the drink in her hand were something stronger, something that could drown the jealousy burning in her chest.At first, she could not quite put her finger on what unsettled her. Then she looked down at her own hands and finally understood.Her hands could play the piano. Miranda’s hands could save lives. Compared to that, her own seemed pale and powerless.Xena kept her expression calm, but inside she felt not only envy and bitterness, but also a trace of admiration she would never admit.She picked up her ph

“Hi, Ms. Stone. This is Mike Lloyd. Mind if I text you?”Miranda glanced at her phone and saw a new contact request. She accepted it.Once she settled into Sophie’s car, her phone buzzed again. She opened the message.“Ms. Stone, I hope you don’t mind me reaching out. My name is Mike Lloyd. I’m twenty-seven, serving as a major general in the Ninth Army District. I’m single and I live a disciplined life. It’s truly an honor to meet you.”Miranda blinked at the screen, caught off guard. Sophie leaned over, read it, and burst out laughing. “See? And you said he wasn’t interested.”Miranda flushed, awkward and unsure what to say. She slipped her phone back into her purse.“Why aren’t you replying?” Sophie asked, incredulous.“I don’t even know what to say,” Miranda admitted. She pushed the phone deeper into her bag.Sophie shook her head as she drove. “He’s the Secretary of State’s son. And a major general at such a young age. He’s as good as it gets. And you’re not even trying to