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 without pausing. Hansel drove with his eyes focused

stopped at an intersection, Ingrid happened to look out the window. The large LED screen was displaying an advertisement on the newly opened

tugged on Hansel’s shirt. Her eyes lit up with anticipation. “Dear, shall we go there

celebrating her birthday today, so it didn’t matter to him where they

the logo of

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

the box and put it on. The bracelet featured a seashell

her hand

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

light turned green, he released the

he glanced at her, he realized she was snapping a photo with

hadn’t expected her to come so early. She’d just woken up when

saying, “Hurry up, Mimi. I can’t

into the car. She’d brought a sandwich for Winter. The latter took a bite and clicked her tongue

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