When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0137

On the other end of the line, Paul heard Miranda’s gentle, calm voice. It sounded like she was smiling as she wished him a Merry Christma

In his mind, he pictured her holding the phone, the Christmas lights casting a soft glow on her face. She must have looked beautiful.

On Christmas morning, Miranda was allowed to sleep in until 11:00 am.

The sun was out. Sunlight peeked through the window, casting shadows of the swaying branches on the curtain.

She sat up, yawned, and walked to the window, quickly pulling the curtains open. The sunlight gleamed brightly on the snow–covered mountains in the distance.

Lionel and Mindy were outside, reading and enjoying the sun.

Lionel, with his sharp ears, Heard the window open and knew Miranda was awake. As a teacher, he was very punctual and didn’t approve of Miranda’s habit of sleeping in.

He picked up his teacup and took a sip. “Your mom’s the one who lets you sleep in and skip meals. Aren’t you worried about your stomach?

these days don’t take care of themselves. They’ll realize

going to complain about her sleeping. in? She’s graduated, not your student anymore. It’s Christmas–let her sleep

window. “Your dad is just being old–fashioned. Don’t mind him. I left breakfast for you on the

Miranda smiled. “Okay.”

joined her parents outside, enjoying tea

kind of tea is this? It smells

but had a nice,

Earl Grey tea from Jack,” Lionel said, taking another

Sutton, Miranda’s cousin, and her uncle’s only child, had given it

don’t

used to prefer fruit teas

“People change. I didn’t like it before, but now

when Hansel was always drinking, she tried to get him to switch to tea.

shot Lionel a disapproving look, changing

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