When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0018

In a marriage of convenience among the rich, it was common for the man to have a few mistresses. As long as it didn’t affect the wife’s status, it didn’t matter if they did.

As a mother, Evelyn wouldn’t interfere in such matters. Her words today. could be considered a promise to Miranda.

She expected Miranda to be grateful after what she’d said. However, Miranda scoffed instead.

Miranda said, “Mrs. Johnson, perhaps you should bless another soul with that offer. I don’t think it’s for me. Besides, I’ve broken up with Hansel. It’s best we treat each other as strangers from here on out.”

Previously, she’d tolerated Evelyn’s antics unconditionally for Hansel’s sake.

Evelyn lamented that Miranda wasn’t highly educated and had never studied abroad. She also disliked the fact that Miranda had been jobless after graduation. In a nutshell, she thought Miranda was unworthy of her precious

Son

If things had been the same as before, Miranda would’ve tried her best to please Evelyn. But now that she’d decided to cast Hansel aside, who was Evelyn to her?

How could she tolerate someone who degraded her so blatantly?

“Oh, right. Mrs. Johnson, here’s a suggestion.”

Evelyn looked at Miranda questioningly. The latter smiled. “You shouldn’t be so mean in the future because… you might end up with a black eye.

is ‘fine feathers do not

turned and went into

she speak to me like that? Who does she think she is? Does she even want to

and shook it vigorously. Thanks to that, Tina snapped out of her stupor. She

snorted. “Do

up so many times,

that Miranda was head over heels in love with Hansel. She was like

her gaze. “Mom, don’t forget what we’re here for. You’re supposed to accompany me to meet the college’s

be

deep breath to quell her anger. “Let’s go. Miranda is no one important. We can’t let her

time. It housed a comprehensive list of books

find a seat.

were arranged. This way, it was convenient for her to

topmost shelf. To her surprise, she spotted Paul’s name. Feeling curious, she pulled the

universe adorned its cover. It gave her the same impression Paul had left on her profound with extensive knowledge while giving off a tranquil

research note on the

that showcased the intersection between biology and

a handwritten introduction appeared before her.

fields of knowledge.”