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.

‘fierce‘ one

replied, “No, you’re

was still using that word. She quickly applied a light layer of

her, bewildered.

is what they call a ‘no–makeup makeup look. It looks

being fooled countless times, he couldn’t shake the feeling that every word was

was nearly noon when Winter and Zach arrived at the

street until she finally spotted Zach’s car. She hurried out to greet them with a

Hurry up and come in. It’s

I worked overtime last night, so I overslept this morning. I got caught up picking

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

Chapter 0406

+25 BONUS

means you need to catch up

Graham, what is it?” Maggie Evans,

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

fine with that,”

offer. She hadn’t been to a spa in ages,