When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0369

“Well, then you’re mistaken. I can’t speak for others, but as for me–I’ve got a heart of stone,” Winter declared.

Zach couldn’t help but laugh out loud,

“Tsk, why are you always laughing?” Winter complained.

“Well, should I cry instead?”

“Sure, I’ll hand you some tissues.”

Zach fell silent before taking out his lighter. Winter gestured for him to hand it over. He assumed she had finally shown some kindness and wanted to light his cigarette, but instead, she slapped his hand away.

“I want a cigarette!” she exclaimed. “What am I supposed to do with a lighter? You’re so out of it…”

Zach was left bewildered.

He lit one for himself first and, without waiting for her to remind him, obediently held out the lighter to light her cigarette.

The flame flickered, illuminating her face. She leaned in, trapping the cigarette between her teeth, her red lips leaving a distinct lipstick mark on the filter.

Zach found himself momentarily entranced.

“Hey, put out the flame,” she snapped.

“Uh–right!” He quickly tucked the lighter back into his pocket.

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the bar for about two hours, finishing off a bottle of red wine. By the time they stepped out,

could

showed there were 36 people ahead in line. She

night in this part of town, no chance of getting one for at least an

a cab and come back for

line for cabs

Suddenly, her eyes brightened as she turned toward Zach.

replied casually, “I’m

“What do you mean?”

the

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Chapter 0369

“I see it.

“It’s my family’s.”

“And?”

head home when there’s a

then grinned. “Why didn’t I think of that? Alright, let’s

Zach coughed.

did she mean

on his words. Even so,

around for? Let’s go get a room!” she called

was taughing as she crossed the street, her hair flowing in the night breeze. Her

hurried after her. “Hey lady,

front desk, Zach instructed,

away, sir,”