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 pretend

if we’re staying

glanced at the screen, and a smirk tugged at his lips. “Speak of the devil.”

Winter 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 look like your place.” Zach chuckled.

“Don’t try to trick

let me get

put on a bright smile and sat

you’re really together! Are you getting

“Mhm, Winter replied sweetly.

properly. Keeping it wrapped too long isn’t

Mrs. Graham.

help you

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Chapter 0512

“Okay…”

looks beautiful on you. I

the royal emerald bracelet Phoebe had gifted her shimmered

Graham, you’ve got great

more like that.

her jewelry and family heirlooms would naturally

if I can help it…” Even so, she kept smiling and responded politely, “Thank

“Alright, I’ll leave

Mrs. Graham,”