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?”

the trellises near

not a problem doesn’t mean

flowers were blocking sunlight for my vegetables. They’re growing poorly

frames,” Karen continued, pointing to the broken structures on the ground, “their sharp edges are facing my window and ruining the view from my house. How is that

all, the space between our houses is shared and not for planting vegetables. You say your crops have pests? Well, we’ve had

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 place also

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

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-” Lionel

how you poor people try

few words pushed him to

but she took action. She walked to the corner and picked up the wet mop she had used

if yesterday’s mop didn’t teach you a lesson, maybe today’s

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