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?”

with fallen wisteria flowers, and the trellises near the shared wall were

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

confrontation. “Your flowers were blocking sunlight for my vegetables. They’re growing poorly and getting pests now. Is

to the broken structures on the ground, “their sharp edges are facing my window and ruining the view from my

houses is shared and not for planting vegetables. You say your crops have pests? Well, we’ve had swarms

shared space and don’t intrude on your property. The trellises at

was known for her bad temper and was not someone to mess with. Even Karen wouldn’t dare confront

stand yours. You have such a big yard–grow flowers and act all high–class if you want. If you’re so concerned, buy a mansion with plenty of space and stop

Lionel

poor

at arguing, but Karen’s few words pushed him to the

great at insults, but she took action. She walked to the corner and picked up the wet mop she had used to clean

teach

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