When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0406

“Hey, what are you staring at? Hand me the water,” Winter said.

Zach felt all the pleasantness shattered the moment she spoke. His lips twitched as he replied, “Can I make a suggestion?”

“Go ahead.” She took a sip of ice water and instantly felt refreshed.

“Can you tone it down when you talk to me? We’re a couple, not enemies. If you keep this up, my mom might start to worry.”

“Why would she be worried?” Winter asked.

“She worries that her son is getting bullied by you.”

She fell silent. “Tell me, honey. Is this how you want me to talk with you? Do you think Mrs. Graham will like the dress I’m wearing? I spent ages picking it out, you know.”

Zach felt utterly dazed. “Uh… maybe you should stick to being a little fierce. It suits you better.”

He thought she seemed more natural when she sounded fierce. But whenever she used that high–pitched voice, he felt like he was about to be choked to death.

saying ‘fierce‘ one

quickly replied, “No, you’re not

was taken aback that he was still using that word. She quickly applied a light layer of makeup. “All done.

her,

look. It looks like I’m not wearing any, designed specifically to

being fooled countless times, he couldn’t shake the feeling

and Zach arrived at

the entrance and scanned the street until she finally

hand. “Winter, you’re here. Hurry up and come in. It’s too hot out here.”

I worked overtime last night, so I overslept this morning. I got caught up picking out my clothes and doing my makeup. I really

Her voice was sweet and far more pleasant than when she annoyed him. He snorted when he realized she

Chapter 0406

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voiced her concern, “That’s okay. Staying up late means you need to catch up on rest. We just happen to

is it?” Maggie Evans, the

honey for Winter. Also, let Mandy know I’d like to schedule an essential oil spa appointment… hmm, let’s also

with

to a spa in ages,