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.

he would be if he knew she had heard everything. So, she

gave the exam papers and answer keys to the senior year

about to leave,

coming toward him. Mimi? What are

wandering around and ended up close

at the darkening sky. “Looks like it’s going to rain soon. Let’s hurry

starts.”

agreed, and she climbed onto the back

legs and started pedaling hard. They sped away just as

“Dad, I’m sorry…”

at her, confused. “Sorry for

come back to visit you and Mom for years… And because of me, you’ve had to deal with so much

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

“Really?” Miranda asked, surprised.

the first physics competition you entered? I asked if you were nervous. What

tried to recall.

didn’t