When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0509

“I’ll treat you to dinner!” Zach immediately offered.

“No need. I already have plans. Maybe next time,” Winter replied, moving to walk past him.

Zach quickly caught up to her. “Then let me give you a ride?”

Winter paused, glancing at him suspiciously. “Are you serious?”

“Yeah, totally!” Zach nodded enthusiastically.

“Alright, then. Just hurry up.” Winter had been so exhausted from working overtime all week that she hadn’t even bothered to drive to work, opting for a cab

Zach, with all the chivalry he could muster, opened the passenger door for her. Unfortunatel things didn’t go as he wanted.

Winter glanced at the seat and said, “I’ll sit in the back, It’s easier for me to lie down.”

• Sure.” Zach sighed.

for him,

As he steered through traffic, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of frustration. Was there any better boyfriend than him? He had waited an hour to pick her up from work, only to drive her to dinner with another guy.

But then again, if he hadn’t offered to give her a ride, Winter would have already been long gone by now. Besides, he was curious. He wanted to know who this mystery guy was–someone so important that even after a week of grueling overtime, Winter couldn’t wait to see.

was stretched out comfortably in the back seat. “What’s with the heavy sighing?” she asked, looking

Zach

“Yeah, you just did.”

been working overtime all

Winter placed a small pillow under her neck, finally

raised an eyebrow. “You’re busy, yet

look. “Calvin

Zach scoffed.

out with–Calvin, Hansel, all of them. They’re a bit unhinged,” Winter

Zach blinked, confused. “What?”

nearly broke his nosel And

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trainer?” Zach

what else?”

hesitated, then chuckled awkwardly. “Uh,

at him, bewildered by the sudden switch in tone. They truly

am I

Mimi’s place. You know where that

You’re on the way to meet her?” His eyebrows shot

back. “Why do you have so

said, chuckling under his breath. You’ve been working so hard. I bet