When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Willow watched Hansel’s figure as he walked away. Today, she noticed for the first time that he drove a Porsche, wore a custom Armani suit, and had a Patek Philippe watch on his wrist.

She glanced down at the cake in her hand, her expression becoming more thoughtful.. Meanwhile, Miranda wasn’t at school because she had gone out shopping with Mindy. She requested leave from her classes.

Since that day’s lessons were mostly just recaps and summaries of last week’s group project, which Madison and Sebastian could handle on their own, her professor swiftly approved her absence.

Tomorrow was the book signing event, and Mindy hadn’t attended a formal event like this in years. She rummaged through her wardrobe repeatedly, feeling that none of her existing outfits seemed quite right. It wasn’t that they were unwearable, but they just lacked that special touch.

Lionel looked at her with sincerity in his eyes. “Honey, you look beautiful in anything, truly!”

But this time, Mindy didn’t respond with her usual smile at his sweet words.

Miranda quickly understood. “Mom, let’s go buy something new! With all the shopping malls in Elgerson, we’re bound to find something you’ll love!”

Mindy’s eyes lit up. “Yes, yes, let’s do that!”

Lionel scratched his head, looking puzzled. “Huh? Why didn’t my compliment work this time?”

rode the escalator up. They watched as the luxury brand stores on the first floor gradually disappeared from view, revealing

couldn’t help but marvel, “This mall

floors, but they missed the right stop and ended up on the fourth floor. Mindy’s attention was soon caught by a book display nearby, so the family decided to get off on this

sign “Luxus Emporium Rendezvous“, which looked like at bookstore but wasn’t quite an ordinary

in one. As they entered, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, followed by

inside featured book displays, a reading area, a lounge area, and a selection of creative products for sale. What caught Mindy’s attention most was a

bold words like “Best–seller“, “Popular“, and “In Demand” plastered all around

the prime spot on the

area were holding copies of it.

the phone how popular the book was, seeing it

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Mindy in awe.

a few times, turning to her daughter with a slightly

a copy on the spot and handed it to Mindy. “Here, flip through it. That should make it