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..

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

sitting on the couch, their eyes glued to the miniseries that were playing on each of their phones. Their volumes

next.

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

her study before Miranda could say anything.

expression of anger froze the moment she saw

stroked Miranda’s cheek, feeling sorry for

her head weakly. “It’s fine. I’ll go

too noisy indoors. She wanted to go out to

nodded, “Go ahead.” She sighed softly as

the messy living room, a stark contrast to its usual tidy state. Mindy decided to retreat to her study. Out of

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Chapter 0459

7:00 am. Have you not

gone to buy breakfast. She will

word,

row of shops selling breakfast just outside the neighborhood. They sell everything

she can do it, why can’t you? Doesn’t it cost money to buy food outside?! think you just don’t want to cook for us because we’re from the