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?

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

into his mouth. “How long are you going to complain about her sleeping. in? She’s graduated, not your student

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

Miranda smiled. “Okay.”

parents outside, enjoying tea

of tea is this?

light but had a nice, sweet

Lionel said, taking

Miranda’s cousin, and her uncle’s only child, had given it to them years

you don’t usually like

used to prefer fruit teas over

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

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

and shot Lionel a disapproving look, changing the

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