When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“I love you the same way you pine for Miranda. You’re chasing a dream you can’t catch, and I’m here longing for you, knowing I’m not the one you’ll pick. If you’re asking what I want, it’s just to be near you,” Ingrid said, her voice soft, her eyes earnest and filled with a raw, humble truth.

Hansel felt a deep stir in his heart, like a “entle strum on a lonesome guitar string. “Don’t worry, I’ll look out fou from here on out. I

promise you won’t get hurt on my watch.”

Ingrid smiled, settling comfortably against his chest, her arm wrapping snugly around his waist. Her voice was smooth and sweet. “I know. I’ve always trusted that.”

Hansel pulled her closer, but a strange weight pressed down on his heart.

The mishap at the event was severe, and the hotel crew hurried to manage the fallout. Given it was a safety concern, the manager wasted no time in calling the police.

That evening, the police showed up to grill everyone involved. As expected, they didn’t turn up anything worthwhile, and ultimately, they had to write it off as an unfortunate mishap. After all, this was the tropics, and with the thick woods just beyond the hotel, seeing snakes wasn’t out of the ordinary.

“But venomous snakes aren’t exactly a dime a dozen around here, are they?” Winter asked sharply.

“Well…”

“And for one to turn up in a packed spot on the beach? Now, that’s mighty peculiar, don’t you think?”

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shared uneasy glances while the hotel manager was

is the second time my friend’s been in danger on this island. I’m telling you–this isn’t the end of it! Mimi, let’s get out

and

of the crowd, Miranda tried to soothe

were almost hurt, and you’re this cool about

“Winning or losing isn’t

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that supposed to mean? You got some kind

shook her head.

was at a loss for words. “You’ve been dodging bullets left and right. Mimi,

plan for

“What’s that?” Winter blinked.

“Take a guess.”

touched their food. After all the uproar and the fright they’d endured, their appetites were finally kicking in. They made a beeline for the

got a call. Grinning from ear to ear,

out for a

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