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..

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

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

next.

all, it was Mindy’s designated working time In the morning, and her study was on the first floor. There was no way she could concentrate on her writing with all that

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

moment she saw

wake you?” Mindy stroked Miranda’s

weakly. “It’s fine. I’ll go out

too noisy indoors. She wanted to go out to get

sighed softly as

usual tidy state. Mindy decided to retreat to her study. Out of

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to her with a smile. “Mindy, it’s already 7:00 am. Have you not made breakfast yet? We village

gone to buy breakfast. She will

the word, her tone full

There’s a row of shops selling breakfast just outside

people at our place during harvest time, and my daughter–in–law cooks by herself for everyone. If 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