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.

at the bracelet, which was half–hidden beneath her sleeve. “Miranda, fancy

Miranda kept silent.

bother Ingrid. She continued, “How

and replied calmly,

looked at her, trying to see if she was faking being calm or if it

smiled. “Really? Life must’ve been difficult after you

replied, “That’s none of

which, I should than you. I mean it.” While saying that, Ingrid’s eyes

I wouldn’t have Hane all to

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her in silence as she carefully washed off the soap on her hands. under the running water. From the back

utmost concentration.

birthday today, and Hans‘ prepared that birthday surprise for me.” Ingrid

raised her hand. “Oh, and this He gave me this as a birthday present.

hand is fair and soft and

want to kiss…” At that, Ingrid blushed.

recognized the logo on the

around.

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

off the tap, she clenched her fists. Her nails dug into her palms, and the pain snapped her back to her senses. She smiled self–depreciatingly as she said,