When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0028

After lunch, Winter bought two tickets to an animal show. Excited, she took Miranda to see the dolphins.

They followed the crowd to the southwest corner of the theme park, where the animal show hall was. The hall was air conditioned. Compared to the heat wave outside, it felt like they’d come to heaven.

Miranda wasn’t that interested in the animal show, but Winter loved dolphins. During the interactive session, she passed Miranda the camera so that the latter could take photos

of her.

Winter’s smile was contagious, and Miranda couldn’t help but smile too.

Half an hour later, the show ended. Miranda passed Winter her purse since she needed

the restroom.

As she rounded the corner, she saw Ingrid washing her hands at the sink. She paused for a while. Then, she passed by her and walked toward the cubicle.

After using the toilet, she came out to realize Ingrid was still there. It seemed the latter had been waiting for her.

Still, Miranda ignored her and washed her hands. There was no sound except for the sound of water dripping. Tension built up in the air.

The moment Miranda looked up, she inadvertently met Ingrid’s gaze. Calmly, she averted her eyes, as though Ingrid were a stranger.

suddenly smiled. She stared at the bracelet, which was half–hidden beneath her sleeve.

Miranda kept silent.

Ingrid. She continued, “How

replied calmly,

she was faking being calm or

must’ve been difficult after you moved out of the mansion,

none of your

you. I mean it.” While saying that, Ingrid’s eyes teared up. It complemented her innocent expression, making her look pure and

left I wouldn’t have Hane all to myself

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soap on her hands. under the running water. From the back of

utmost concentration.

just now? It’s my birthday today,

raised her hand. “Oh, and this He gave me this

soft and that

he sees it, he’ll want to kiss…” At that, Ingrid blushed. Her eyes shone like two

immediately recognized the logo on the bracelet as Ingrid turned her

around.

realization dawned on her–it turned out Hansel had been picking Ingrid’s birthday gift when they’d

and the pain snapped her