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..

something clicked in her mind. She sat up and rushed out of the room. Sure enough, the sound was coming

saw the middle–aged women sitting on the couch, their eyes glued to the miniseries that were playing on each of their

next.

all, it was Mindy’s designated working time In the morning, and her study was on the first

before Miranda could say anything. The

froze the moment she saw Miranda, and

the noise wake you?” Mindy stroked Miranda’s cheek, feeling

“It’s fine. I’ll go

noisy indoors. She wanted to go out to get some peace

nodded, “Go ahead.” She sighed

a stark contrast to its usual tidy state. Mindy decided to retreat to her study. Out of sight, out of

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Chapter 0459

“Mindy, it’s already 7:00 am. Have you not made breakfast yet? We village folk generally

“Mimi has gone to buy breakfast. She will be back

out the word, her tone

are so crowded in the house. There’s a row of shops selling breakfast just outside the neighborhood. They

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 for us because we’re from the