When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0209

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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.

“You wanted me to

“Stop right there.”

said with an indifferent tone, “I’m tired. I need to

frowned, clearly displeased with his dismissive attitude. “Come with

frown, but he eventually followed her. Once in the study, Hansel sat down and poured himself a glass of water, sipping slowly and paying no mind to Evelyn’s displeased

show a little concern?” Evelyn snapped, casting a

way. She

at his core, he was as cold as ice. He was someone who’d wish a long life unto

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

filled with obvious disdain, and his tone was laced with bitterness. Evelyn understood his resentment and frustration, but there was no way she would give up

think. The baby in Ingrid’s belly carries the Johnson family’s blood.

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Chapter 0209

matter. Now that I know, the baby must be born safe and sound”

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

the baby. Whether you marry her or

“It’s not impossible, but I

“What condition?”