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

until the decanter was completely empty. He could feel the buzz from the wine hitting him hard,

a great vintage wine, and the alcohol was really getting to him now. He slumped onto the couch, thinking he would rest briefly before heading home. However,

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

she assumed she had just forgotten to turn them off earlier. Without thinking much of it, she

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

On instinct, she lashed out

she could land a hit, her arm was intercepted by a warm, strong hand. Now, both of her wrists

“Zach?

about to unleash her fury, he yanked her forward with surprising force,

chest reeked

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Chapter 0513

hell are you doing?” she

hair, gently

shivered, and her whole body tingled from the

she could finish her sentence, she suddenly felt the world flip upside down. The next thing

told you to leave! Why are