When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0512

“No more for me,” Winter said as she set down her wine glass and stood up.

Drinking too much could lead to trouble, especially with a man in the house. She knew her limits.

Zach paused mid–drink. “Why are you leaving already? We haven’t even finished the bottle.”

“What, you think my place is some kind of bar? You want to drink until the sun comes up?” Winter shot back.

“It’s already open, and it’s perfectly aged. Seems like a waste not to finish it.”

“It won’t be a waste. I’ll save it and drink it tomorrow by myself.”

Zach speechlessly stared at her.

Winter pointed at the clock on the wall. “It’s late. Time for you to go.”

He grumbled, “Why are you like this?”

Winter raised an eyebrow. “Like what?”

“You call me when you need me, but the moment you’re done, you kick me out. Do people really act like that?”

“What do you expect? Am I supposed to ask you to stay the night?”

It’s normal for a boyfriend to stay at his girlfriend’s place, right? Even if we’re faking it, shouldn’t we at least

Who cares if we’re staying together or not?” Winter

call notification. He glanced at the screen, and a smirk tugged at his lips.

could react, Zach answered the call. “Hey, Mom, why are you calling so late? What’s up?” “Where are you? Phoebe asked, her face appearing on the screen. “This doesn’t

sounded surprised, “Don’t try to

of lying to you! Here, let me get her to say hi. Winter, my mom’s

and sat beside him

So you’re really together!

“Mhm, Winter replied sweetly.

properly. Keeping it wrapped too

Graham. I’ll dry it

help you with

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Chapter 0512

“Okay…”

on you. I knew I

her wrist, where the royal emerald bracelet Phoebe had gifted

Graham, you’ve got

“I’ve got plenty more like that. You can wear whatever you like. Eventually, all these

future, all of her jewelry and

Even so, she kept smiling and responded politely, “Thank

chuckled. “Alright, I’ll leave you two lovebirds

Mrs. Graham,” Winter