When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“Oh my! It really is you, Miranda!” Karen’s loud, surprised voice came through the door. “I almost thought I was mistaken!”

Karen Larden, the loud neighbor next door, was known for her gossip. Her husband also taught at Earnest High, and they moved into the staff quarters the same year as Miranda’s family.

When she saw Miranda, Karen rushed over, taking in her appearance from head to toe. “Wow! Look at you! People say big cities change people, but this is something else. You’ve really made a name for yourself!”

Miranda was speechless.

Karen kept going. “Look at your outfit, your figure, and those clothes and shoes! You’re so stylish!” Karen kept up her cheerful chatter, “Miranda, it’s so great to see you’ve done well in Elgerson City! I heard you know some important people–could you help my younger sister meet someone influential?”

Miranda looked puzzled. “Help her meet whom?”

Karen leaned in, lowering her voice. “A rich man! My sister’s young and pretty, only 22. She could use a chance to meet someone successful.”

Miranda’s expression darkened. “Mrs. Larden, you’re wrong. I’m not involved in that kind of thing and don’t have connections to help you.”

looked surprised. “But Miranda, we’re neighbors. If you’ve made it big, shouldn’t you help out others? It’s only right to share your

help with that, Mrs. Larden. You’re

Miranda kept saying no, Karen’s smile disappeared. “Oh, look at her. Now that she’s successful, she thinks she’s too good for everyone! I was just joking. What good

tossed his bike

were fierce. You can say whatever you want, but you shouldn’t spread lies! My daughter is clean and innocent. It’s

spreading garbage?” Karen snapped

had issues with the Suttons, and now her anger was spilling over. “Everyone around here knows your daughter hasn’t been home for years and is living with a rich man. It’s not just me talking. Go ahead, try to

was furious, his face red and his chest heaving. “You’re

Karen glared at Miranda. “What kind of respectable girl dresses like

“You–get out- He clutched

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gave him his blood pressure

back to Karen, Miranda’s eyes were cold. “I tried to be polite since we’re neighbors, but since you’ve come to