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.

the heavy sighing?” she asked, looking

I sigh?” Zach asked,

“Yeah, you just did.”

working overtime

a small pillow under her neck, finally

yet

a sharp look. “Calvin told you, didn’t

Zach scoffed.

some nerve. I swear, the guys you hang out

Zach blinked, confused. “What?”

guy in the face. He nearly broke his nosel And then I had to pay two thousand dollars in

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personal trainer?” Zach

what else?”

hesitated, then chuckled awkwardly. “Uh,

him, bewildered by the sudden switch in tone.

way, where am I heading?”

place. You know where

the way to meet her?” His eyebrows

do you

grin stretched wider. “I’ll try to keep quiet from now on,” he said, chuckling under his breath. You’ve been working so hard. I bet you’re exhausted. How about I arrange a luxury spa session for you? I’ll use my mom’s card, and they’ll come to your