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

keys to the senior year coordinator before heading to the

was about to leave, Miranda called

looked back and saw Miranda coming toward him. Mimi? What

around and ended

“Looks like it’s going to rain soon. Let’s hurry home before the

starts.”

agreed, and she climbed

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

“Dad, I’m sorry…”

looked at her, confused. “Sorry for

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

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Chapter 0139

and smiled. “What are you talking about? You’re back now. That’s

“Really?” Miranda asked, surprised.

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

recall. “I

said you didn’t feel nervous at