When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Hansel quickly pulled his hand back, like a child caught doing something wrong. “I’m sorry, Mimi. I didn’t mean to. I… I don’t even know what’s wrong with me… I just don’t want you to run away, to be so far from

me.”

“Don’t touch me!” Miranda clutched her head, tears about to fall from the pain.

At that moment, Calvin finally arrived, rushing over with Sam right behind him.

“Are w

you okay?” Sam asked. He moved past Hansel to reach Miranda; his voice laced with urgency.

When Calvin called him, Sam had been at a business event. He was about to close a 60–million–dollar deal that night. However, the moment he heard that Miranda might be in trouble, he abandoned everything and left immediately.

He sped through the streets in ten minutes and met Calvin at the corner. Without a word, they both headed straight for Miranda’s building and found Hansel causing a scene.

Miranda not only resisted Hansel’s approach but also shied away from Sam’s concern. She stepped back slightly, just enough to lessen the overpowering scent of his cologne, and slowly shook her head. “I’m fine

now.

was okay. He felt a pang

“Who the hell said you could

for his dark, intense eyes. “My mouth is on my face. I’ll speak

Sam’s steady demeanor only seemed to heighten

“Did you bring this guy here? What’s the deal? Are you

was caught in the crossfire, could only offer a weary smile. How had things spiraled out of control, landing him in the middle of this

Calvin’s here because he cares about you as a brother. If he didn’t, why would

brother?” Hansel scoffed. “I treated you as one too, but what did you do? That’s

you’re drunk. Miranda broke up with you a long time ago. Sister–in–law? You’re

you heard the saying, don’t mess with your friend’s woman? Or even the term don’t shit where you eat? But you’re practically

“If I remember right, you were the one

as

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turned to Miranda and said, “You go on up. I’ll handle

Miranda frowned, feeling unsure.

reassured her