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?”

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

if we’re staying together or not?”

Zach’s phone buzzed with a video call notification. He glanced at the screen, and

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 look like your place.”

Phoebe sounded surprised, “Don’t try

of lying to you! Here, let me get her to say hi. Winter,

a bright smile and sat

really together! Are you

“Mhm, Winter replied sweetly.

your hair properly. Keeping

Graham. I’ll dry it

Zach help you with

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Chapter 0512

“Okay…”

lit up. “That bracelet looks beautiful on you. I knew

emerald bracelet Phoebe had gifted her shimmered under

Graham, you’ve

plenty more like that. You can wear whatever you like. Eventually,

the future, all of her jewelry and family heirlooms would naturally go to her daughter–in–law,

I can help it…” Even so, she kept smiling and responded

leave you two lovebirds alone.

Mrs. Graham,” Winter