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?”

and the trellises near the shared wall were broken and hanging, making

a problem doesn’t mean it

blocking sunlight for my vegetables. They’re growing poorly and

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

for planting vegetables. You say your crops have pests? Well, we’ve had swarms of mosquitoes because of your garden, but

extend a bit, they’re still within the shared space and don’t intrude on your property. The trellises at Mrs. Harrison’s place also

Harrison was known for her bad temper and was not someone to mess with.

act all high–class if you want. If you’re so concerned, buy a mansion with plenty of space and stop bothering me. What do you

Lionel was

poor people try to

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

to the corner and picked up the wet mop she had used to clean the bathroom the

teach you

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