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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a bottle of red wine. By the time they

could drive after

showed there were 36 people ahead in line. She stared

said. “It’s a Saturday night in this part of town, no chance of getting one for at least

I’ll just grab a cab and come back

the line for cabs was even

frozen. Suddenly, her eyes brightened as she turned toward

replied casually, “I’m not

“What do you mean?”

hotel across the street?”

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nodded. “I

“It’s my family’s.”

“And?”

home when there’s

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

Zach coughed.

she mean

almost choked on his words. Even so,

for? Let’s go

flowing in the night breeze. Her legs were long, and her

hurried after her. “Hey lady, take it

Zach instructed,

sir,” the receptionist