When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0465

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Miranda pushed the door open and stepped out. She called out to the man tentatively, “Jack?”

He turned, and a second later, his eyes lit up with surprise. “Mimi?”

It really was Jack! He was Leonard and Rena’s only son.

Jack didn’t have an umbrella, so his T–shirt was half–soaked, with water dripping from the ends of his hair. Miranda quickly took out a tissue and handed it to him. “Here, dry yourself off. Although it’s still summer, getting your hair wet can make you catch a cold.”

“Thank you.” Jack accepted the tissue. As he wiped his hair, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “You’re still as thoughtful and considerate as you were when you were little.”

The bookstore was connected to a neighboring mall. Since they ran into each other and it was raining outside, it only made sense for the two of them to grab a meal together.

Miranda called Mindy to let her know that she wouldn’t be coming home for lunch. Mindy only asked a few questions and hung up without saying much.

gloomy, rainy day feel more lively. Their seats were by the window. The large glass panes blocked out the sound of rain, leaving

a few signature dishes based on the waiter’s recommendation. She turned to look out the window while waiting for the food to arrive. There were

Jack’s unexpectedly. Miranda froze for a moment and then smiled shyly. She and Jack were quite close

remembered that Jack would always bring her delicious food whenever he

of the happiest moments in

Jack became preoccupied with his work and internships. They gradually stopped calling

entirely on supporting Hansel. She helped him through the early struggles

to start a business with some friends. He was so busy that he barely had

Slowly, they drifted apart.

up, but she hesitated as it felt awkward to reach out after being silent for so long. Both of them had the same thoughts. As

case, they were connected by

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bit,” Jack said. She was still the same girl he remembered. Introverted, beautiful, and with eyes that

years had left her exhausted. Looking back now,