When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0513

Zach was flabbergasted. Winter was truly an expert at giving compliments.

“All done,” he said as he turned off the blow dryer.

Winter casually ran her fingers through her hair. It was smooth but not dry. Zach did surprisingly well.

“How is it?” he asked.

For the first time, Winter gave him some credit. “You should open a hair salon. I’d sign up for a membership right away.”

Zach was at a loss for words. Should he be thanking her?

Yawning, Winter walked over to her bed. She plopped down and rolled herself into the blanket like a burrito. “I’m going to sleep. Turn off the light for me and close the door on your way out. Goodnight!” “Am I your butler or something?” Zach complained inwardly. Even so, he obediently turned off the light and quietly shut the bedroom door behind him.

Winter, tipsy from the wine, quickly fell into a deep, comfortable sleep.

Meanwhile, Zach, who was now alone, eyed the half–finished wine in the decanter. After a moment

thought, he poured himself another glass.

of

He could feel the buzz from the wine hitting him hard, leaving him light–headed and

the couch, thinking he would rest briefly before heading home.

Winter woke up thirsty and went to get some water. As she opened her bedroom door, she noticed the living room

half–asleep, she assumed she had just forgotten to turn them off earlier. Without thinking

she made her way back to her room. But as she walked past the couch, something unexpected happened. Someone suddenly

she was immediately wide awake. On instinct, she lashed out at the

could land a hit, her arm was intercepted by a warm,

“Zach?

fury, he yanked her forward with surprising force, causing her

warm, muscular chest reeked

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Chapter 0513

the hell are you doing?” she snapped, genuinely

second, Zach’s fingers threaded through her hair, gently grazing her scalp before

body tingled

upside down. The next thing

I told you to leave! Why are you still here, sleeping on