When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0318

Chapter 0318

“Your mom has been held back terribly all these years,” Warren had said..

His words had made Miranda’s heart sink.

Warren had wanted to meet Mindy in person, but Miranda explained that her mother was in Lumberville

and still under contract with Edith.

Miranda hadn’t wanted to cause any disruption to her mother’s mood, as it might affect her writing. Upon hearing about the contract, Warren had asked for an electronic copy.

“No rush then. I’ll study your mother’s contract first. Feel free to keep me updated on any developments. I’ve decided to sign your mother up!” Warren had exclaimed.

Miranda had felt like she was dreaming when she heard Warren’s words. It had sounded to her that Warren wanted to sign a contract with her mother, but hadn’t he been only interested in signing works, not authors?

She had wondered if he had misspoken or if she had misheard him. Nevertheless, she hadn’t dwelled on it for long.

Lionel paused what he was doing when he noticed her suddenly so solemn. “What’s going on, Mimi? Is there something wrong between your mom and the editor?”

Miranda replied, “There are some issues, but nothing major. I’m already working on the solution. Just don’t tell Mom for now. You know how she’s easily influenced by external circumstances.”

“Alright, I’ll keep an eye on her.”

Miranda finished her meal and ended the video call. Then, she cleaned up the kitchen and went downstairs to take out the trash.

so she took a short walk nearby to aid digestion. The evening breeze carried the slight humidity of early summer. The wind blew gently on her face, making her

fear from the memory of being stalked by a pervert. She didn’t dare stay out

at her desk. Miranda started reading through her thesis and taking notes. It was her nightly routine, and she had never

on her phone. Miranda opened it and saw that it was

Miranda: “What’s up?”

you even if there’s nothing

seconds, unsure of how to respond. However, it turned out that Sam didn’t care about her reply. He sent another message immediately, “Is it convenient to

Miranda straightened up. “Sure.”

Sam came in. There was no small talk or flirting. He even skipped the

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time has been caught. We have conclusive evidence, so he

was a little surprised. “How did

if I want to.” It sounded a little arrogant, but it wasn’t surprising. He had the means to make it

said. “Try not to go out late at night. As the saying goes, it’s not getting robbed that you should fear, but being targeted

Miranda agreed. “I understand.”

pause, she added,

headache coming. “Why is it always these two

all I know

do know how. You just

know that,

was at a loss for words. She

there anything else?” She was feeling