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.

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

happened to look out the window. The

shirt. Her eyes lit up with anticipation.

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

bag imprinted with the logo of a luxurious jewelry brand. Your birthday

limited edition bracelet from the latest collection? It’s super expensive and

spoke, she immediately took it out of the box and put it on. The bracelet featured a seashell design, and white crystals were

herself from waving her hand before

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

the light turned green, he released

snapping a photo with

her to come so early. She’d just woken

saying, “Hurry up, Mimi. I

for Winter. The latter took

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