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?”

wisteria flowers, and the trellises near the shared

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

for my vegetables. They’re growing

the broken structures on the ground, “their sharp edges are facing my window and ruining the view from my house. How is that not a

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

extend a bit, they’re still within the shared space and don’t intrude on your

bad temper and was not someone to mess with.

don’t care about her place. I just can’t 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 bothering me.

you-” Lionel was

“Ugh! It’s infuriating how you poor people try

words pushed him to the brink. Mindy was too stunned

She walked to the corner and picked up the wet

yesterday’s mop didn’t teach you a lesson,

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