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.

swiftly got into the passenger seat. On the way, she kept chattering on and on without pausing. Hansel drove with his eyes focused on the road. He

Ingrid happened to look out the window. The large LED screen was displaying an advertisement on

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

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

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

this Covetus‘ limited edition bracelet

out of the box and put it on. The bracelet featured a

her hand before

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know I’d like this?” she chirped. Upon hearing her coquettish tone,

the light turned green, he

at her, he realized she was snapping a photo

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

“Hurry up, Mimi. I

car. She’d brought a sandwich for Winter. The latter took a bite and clicked her tongue softly. “You’re

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