When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0459

The television LCD screen had completely shattered beyond repair.

The adults from both families arrived late to the scene. First, they scolded their kids, then they turned and apologized to Lionel. At first glance, their manners seemed polite enough. However, after listening closely, their words sounded off–putting.

“Lionel, we’re really sorry, but you’re a rich man now. A TV isn’t that expensive, right? It shouldn’t be too big of a deal.”

“Kids will always be kids. They’re always breaking and dropping things. Surely you wouldn’t take it seriously with a couple of young kids, would you?”

“That’s right!” –

Lionel didn’t know how to respond. In the end, he could only let it go. It wasn’t as if he could really ask them to pay for the damage.

But still… his heart ached when he looked at the ruined television. It was brand new and cost over ten thousand dollars.

“Alright, alright. Everyone, let’s go to bed,” he said.

The next morning, Miranda was jolted awake by the sound of the television. She grabbed her phone to check the time. It wasn’t even 6:00 am..

up and rushed out of the room. Sure enough, the sound was coming from downstairs. But wasn’t

couch, their eyes glued to the miniseries that were playing on

next.

to ask them to lower the volume. After all, it was Mindy’s designated working time In the morning, and her study was on

that moment, Mindy burst out from her study before Miranda could say anything. The mother and daughter

the moment she saw Miranda, and it slowly faded

you?” Mindy stroked Miranda’s cheek, feeling

fine. I’ll go out to

noisy indoors. She wanted to go

nodded, “Go ahead.” She sighed

tidy state. Mindy decided to retreat to her study. Out of sight, out of

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came over to her with a smile. “Mindy, it’s already 7:00 am. Have you not

“Mimi has gone to buy breakfast. She will be

out the word, her tone full of

to cook now that we are so crowded in the house. There’s a row of shops selling breakfast just outside the neighborhood. They sell everything you could

during harvest time, and my daughter–in–law cooks by herself for everyone. If she can do