When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0498

“What?” Calvin paused, not fully understanding.

“When I broke up with Miranda, did I make a mistake?” Hansel asked, his voice tinged with regret.

“Hans,” Calvin said, looking at him with a mix of pity and exasperation. “Are you only now realizing this?”

Hansel was at a loss for words.

“Miranda is an incredible woman! If it were me, I’d cherish her so much that-” Calvin started, then abruptly caught himself.

“I mean, not that I have any feelings like that, of course I’m just saying that if I were in your shoes, I’d never let her go.”

A good woman like Miranda wouldn’t stay on the market for long. Once someone let her go, plenty of people would go after her!

“To be honest, Miranda looked so happy when she came to celebrate my birthday. Then you broke up with her in front of everyone. I was completely shocked!”

Calvin continued. “Even Zach pulled me aside afterward and said you were going to mess things up for yourself sooner or later.”

But none of them had expected it to happen so quickly. They thought there would be more back–and–forth between Hansel and Miranda, especially given their history. Who knew that Miranda was serious this time

she’s

apologized,” Hansel said while looking down. His hands gripped the

to win her back?” he asked,

reconciliation was nearly impossible.

the sadness in Hansel’s eyes made

Calvin said softly, “there are plenty of good women out there. Maybe it’s time to move on. You might even find

small

out a bitter laugh, crushing the cigarette in his hand until the tobacco spilled out in

was speechless, thinking, “Regret always comes too late, doesn’t

for 5593?” a voice

said quickly. “Hans, I’m heading out now. You… take care, alright?”

sympathetic look. “Try not to

and left. Meanwhile, Hansel stood there as his gaze

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lost in thought.

warm glow of the streetlights cast a soft light on him, yet a strange

dawned clear and bright. The sun was warm, and

Old City last time, Lionel

famous gardens like the Hillside Garden were crowded and required reservations, not ideal for