When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0497

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All three of them had been drinking, so they each pulled out their phones to call for a driver once they were outside. While waiting, Calvin felt the urge to smoke. He put a cigarette in his mouth but realized he couldn’t find his lighter.

He asked Zach for one, who pointed to the back seat of his car. “It’s in the back. Just grab it.”

Calvin opened the car door and leaned in to look for the lighter. “Ah, got it,” he said, lighting his cigarette and handing the lighter back to Zach.

As he recalled the shawl he’d seen in the back seat, he smirked. “When did you start doing your business in the car?”

Zach looked puzzled. “Business? What business?”

“You know what I mean! Why else would there be a shawl back there? That’s definitely a woman’s accessory, and it’s light yellow. Come on, which wildflower did you pick up this time?”

Zach’s expression hardened. “Quit your nonsense.”

“Whoa, you’re denying it? That’s not like you at all.”

“What’s there to admit? That shawl belongs to Miranda’s mom. I’m planning to return it to her tomorrow. You’ve got such a dirty mind; you need to scrub those thoughts clean.”

did her stuff

nearby, subtly leaned in to listen

paused, and there was a grin spreading across his face as he decided to keep the suspense. “Well, let’s just say

on. “What

know? Does

does! I haven’t heard much about Miranda lately. Last time, when I broke my leg and was in the hospital for over a month, Miranda even came to visit me. She’s

a glance at Hansel. He noticed Hansel slightly turning his body, raising an eyebrow in curiosity while trying to

continued proudly. “Miranda

in agreement. “Miranda’s a genuinely good

me.”

to an

got Calvin even more curious. “Why did Miranda Invite

a teasing

Calvin’s anticipation grew.

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Chapter 0497

just say there’s a

his eyes, feeling let down. “Seriously? You’re useless.

arrived. “Alright, I’m off. See you guys around,” he said, getting into