When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Hansel finally realized that Ingrid was far more cunning than he had imagined. He used to think she was pure, sweet, and innocent, but in reality, it was the opposite.

He felt like a fool, deceived and manipulated by her schemes. Not to mention, it cost him… Miranda.

If it wasn’t for her, how could things between him and Miranda fall apart like this?

Thinking about it filled him with even more disgust; he didn’t want to step into any place where Ingrid was present. Thus, he had been staying at the office for several days, avoiding his home.

Meanwhile, Ingrid was too afraid to call him directly, so she kept reaching out through Evelyn to urge him to come back.

Pressured by his mother, Hansel reluctantly returned to the mansion, but he refused to have any more. involvement beyond that.

When he got back to the mansion, it was already 8:00 pm. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Ingrid waiting there, reaching out to take his coat.

Hansel sidestepped her and walked straight past, heading toward the living room. Ingrid’s hands froze midair, and she bit her lip in frustration.

She was wearing a light–colored, loose–knit dress, with her long hair draped over her chest. Her outfit gave her a gentle and appealing look.

her completely, making a beeline for Evelyn. “You wanted me to come back, so I did,” he said flatly before turning

“Stop right there.”

and said with an indifferent tone, “I’m

his dismissive attitude. “Come with me. I have something

down and poured himself a glass of water, sipping

a little concern?” Evelyn snapped, casting a sharp glance his knew her son’s personality all too

way. She

a perfect facade that deceived others, but at his core, he was as cold as ice.

did I ever say I wanted this baby? Wasn’t it you who forced it on me?” Hansel

Evelyn understood his resentment and frustration, but there was

you think. The baby in

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Now that I know, the baby must

repulsed him. “And after the baby is born? You don’t actually expect me to marry her,

her or not

“It’s not impossible, but I have

“What condition?”