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.

want to imagine how heartbroken he would be if he knew she had heard everything.

keys to the

about to leave, Miranda called out,

coming toward him. Mimi? What are you doing

wandering around and ended up close by,” Miranda

it’s going to rain soon.

starts.”

agreed, and she climbed onto the back of his

and started pedaling hard. They sped away just as the first raindrops

“Dad, I’m sorry…”

at her,

visit you and Mom for years… And because of me, you’ve had to

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shook his head and smiled. “What are you talking about? You’re back now. That’s what matters. You

“Really?” Miranda asked, surprised.

competition you entered? I asked if you were nervous. What did

to recall. “I don’t

didn’t feel nervous at