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,”

“Stop right there.”

indifferent tone, “I’m tired. I need to

attitude. “Come with me. I have something to discuss with

Once in the study, Hansel sat down and poured himself a glass of water, sipping slowly and paying no mind to

concern?” Evelyn snapped,

way. She

was as cold as ice. He was someone who’d wish a long life unto his beloved and an instant death unto his

this baby? Wasn’t it you who forced it on me?” Hansel

tone was laced with bitterness. Evelyn understood his resentment and frustration,

you think. The baby in

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it or not before doesn’t matter. Now that I know, the baby must be born safe and sound”

situation simply repulsed him. “And after the baby is born? You don’t

the baby. Whether you marry her or not is up

a moment. “It’s not impossible, but I

“What condition?”