When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0479

Lionel’s warmth toward Paul starkly contrasted with the icy indifference he showed Hansel. The difference was impossible to miss.

Hansel didn’t catch the rest of their conversation as he had already descended two flights of stairs. He vaguely heard a door close and knew Paul must have entered Miranda’s home.

With a stack of returned gifts, Hansel returned to the empty mansion. Martha had finished her cleaning and left. The house was deserted again, which amplified the loneliness that had taken hold when Miranda first walked out.

He headed upstairs to the master bedroom. The vanity at the foot of the bed had been neglected for a long time, dust–covered bottles of half–used skincare products sitting forlornly on its surface. Their owner had long since abandoned them–just as she had abandoned him.

at and

Hansel opened the drawer, where a check, a land transfer a diamond bracelet had once been kept.

The diamonds were arranged to form the constellation of Sagittarius. He had commissioned it from designer John Smithson for Miranda’s 22nd birthday, as it symbolized the eternal star in his life.

To surprise her, he staged a fight by ignoring her calls and blocking her on WhatsApp. At midnight on her birthday, he showed up at Bedford College gate with the bracelet to surprise her.

Even after Miranda accepted the bracelet and they had resolved their misunderstandings, Hansel sensed that she wasn’t thrilled.

it a few times, but it seemed cursed. Each time she wore it, they ended up in a fierce

want to fight with you. Every time we argue, I feel like we’re drifting apart…” She had sat down with him then and genuinely tried

looked sober, but he had already been tipsy. He hadn’t heard a word she said, so

brought it up the next day, he had been utterly confused. That had been the first time he had seen such disappointment and sadness in

apartment, the atmosphere was warm and

Lionel smiled as he offered him a

Sutton, I can

How does it

“It’s delicious.“

smile stretched across his face. “Then, eat

“Sure.”

Chapter 0479

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let’s have a game,

fine. But could he skip the “brother part?‘ He savored the meal, but a faint smile tugged at the corners

eagerly set up the chessboard and