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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for about two hours, finishing off a bottle of

them could drive after

getting a designated driver, but the app showed there

it,” Zach said. “It’s a Saturday night in this part of town, no

a cab and come back

line for cabs was even worse!

her eyes brightened as she turned toward

“I’m not going

“What do you mean?”

that hotel across the street?”

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Chapter 0369

“I

“It’s my family’s.”

“And?”

Why head home when there’s a

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

Zach coughed.

she

words. Even so, Winter wasn’t done surprising

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

the street, her hair flowing in the night breeze. Her legs were long, and her waist was

her. “Hey lady, take

desk, Zach instructed, “Get her a

sir,” the