When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0148

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“Who else would do something so barbaric?” Mindy was clearly enraged. She rarely spoke harshly, and barbaric” was likely the most offensive word she could think of.

Yet, Karen remained unfazed. With her hands on her hips, she smirked. “Barbaric? This is nothing. You haven’t seen real barbarism!”

“Are you admitting it was you?” Mindy widened her eyes in disbelief.

Karen’s eyes flickered. “Watch your words. Admit to what? Do you have any evidence?”

She continued, “Even if it was me, so what? Call the police if you’re so sure. The law requires damages over five thousand dollars to file a case. Do you think I don’t know that?”

Mindy was furious. Lionel stepped in, positioning himself between her and Karen. “Mrs. Larden, don’t push your luck! Our wisteria isn’t bothering you. We’re neighbors–why be so extreme?”

surveyed the yard. It was strewn with fallen wisteria flowers, and the trellises near the shared wall were broken and hanging,

you say it’s not a problem doesn’t mean it isn’t,” Karen

rolled up her sleeves, ready for a confrontation. “Your flowers were blocking sunlight for my

frames,” Karen continued, pointing to the broken structures on the ground, “their sharp edges are facing my window and ruining the

our houses is shared and not for planting vegetables. You say your crops have

built in my yard. Even if they extend a bit, they’re still within the shared space and don’t intrude on your property. The trellises at Mrs. Harrison’s

not someone to mess with. Even Karen wouldn’t

can’t stand yours. You have such a big yard–grow flowers and act all high–class if you want. If

you-” Lionel

poor people try

wasn’t good at arguing, but Karen’s few words pushed him to the brink. Mindy was too

to the corner and picked up the wet

mop didn’t teach you a

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