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?”

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

because you say it’s not a problem doesn’t

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

edges are facing my window and ruining the view from my house. How

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

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

not someone to mess

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

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

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

the corner and picked up the wet

teach

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