When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0026

Ingrid strode down the stairs in huge steps and darted toward the entrance. She easily found Hansel’s car parked by the roadside.

He leaned against the front of the car. He wore a cream t–shirt inside his dark grey coat with a pair of sleek black casual pants. It made him look like a student, young and energetic. His appearance turned heads.

Within three minutes, he had checked his watch thrice.

They’d promised to meet at 10:00 am. It was already past ten.

Pulling out his phone, he found Ingrid’s number. Just as he was about to call her, at sweetly scented figure approached him.

Ingrid put her arms around his neck. In a honeyed tone, she asked, “Have you been waiting for long?”

“You’re late.” Hansel glanced at her while lazily sticking his hands in his pockets.

“I’m sorry. I promise to be punctual next time.” Seeing that he wasn’t annoyed about. that, Ingrid silently heaved a sigh of relief.

“Get in.” Hansel realized her intentions but didn’t bother to expose her.

On the way, she kept chattering on and on without pausing.

Ingrid happened to look out the window. The large LED

Hansel’s shirt. Her eyes lit up with anticipation.

hummed in agreement. They were celebrating her birthday today, so it didn’t matter to him where

imprinted with the logo of a

she exclaimed, “Isn’t this Covetus‘ limited edition bracelet from the

took it out of the box and put it on. The bracelet featured a seashell design, and

from waving her hand before Hansel.

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like this?” she chirped. Upon hearing her coquettish tone, Hansel felt

green, he

photo with her phone. He casually said, “I’m glad you

Miranda somewhere, but the latter hadn’t expected her to come so early. She’d just

“Hurry up, Mimi. I can’t park

Winter.

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