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 stayed

the exam papers and answer keys to the senior year coordinator before heading to

as he was about to leave, Miranda called

and saw Miranda coming toward

wandering around and

at the darkening sky. “Looks like it’s going

starts.”

and she climbed onto the back of

They sped away just as the first raindrops began to

“Dad, I’m sorry…”

her,

visit you and Mom for years… And because of

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

“Really?” Miranda asked, surprised.

Remember the first physics competition

to recall. “I don’t

didn’t