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.”

looked genuinely surprised. “Miranda’s mom? How did her stuff end up in

standing nearby, subtly leaned in to listen more

was about to explain, but he noticed the curiosity in both Calvin and Hansel’s eyes. He paused, and there was a grin spreading across his face as

pressed on.

need to know?

leg and was in the hospital for over a month, Miranda even came to visit me. She’s so thoughtful; how can I not

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

course!” Calvin continued proudly. “Miranda has

in agreement. “Miranda’s a genuinely good

me.”

me to

Miranda Invite you for dinner? Come on,

gave a teasing smile.

Calvin’s anticipation grew.

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a reason

let down. “Seriously? You’re useless. Just keep

driver arrived. “Alright, I’m off. See you guys around,” he