When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Lionel’s face went serious. “Mrs. Hoven, my daughter Miranda is a great young woman. Whatever you’ve heard, please stop spreading these nasty rumors.

“Such talk is just gossip,” Lionel said firmly. “It’s not how a teacher should behave.”

Then, Lionel walked away, clearly upset.

Judy watched him go and shook her head. “Oh, so now we’re not allowed to speak the truth? He thinks she’s perfect–what a joke! She’s a disgrace and ruining the school’s reputation.”

She remembered how Lionel used to brag about Miranda, always talking about her top grades and awards at staff meetings.

But what did it all mean now?

She had gone to Bedford College, only to end up as a wealthy man’s plaything.

What a letdown.

Judy snorted in disgust.

Miranda, who had overheard the conversation, was hiding behind the display case. She couldn’t stand to see her father upset by the cruel gossip. He was someone who cared deeply about his reputation and integrity.

if he knew she had heard everything. So, she

the exam papers and answer keys to the senior year

was about to

looked back and saw Miranda coming toward

was just wandering around and ended up

going to rain soon. Let’s

starts.”

climbed onto

and started pedaling hard. They sped away just as

“Dad, I’m sorry…”

her,

years… And because of me, you’ve had to deal with so

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are you talking about? You’re back now. That’s what matters. You should’ve gone inside earlier; your photo

“Really?” Miranda asked, surprised.

and your competition certificates are there too. Remember the first physics competition you entered? I

recall. “I

you didn’t feel nervous