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

turned into two, then three, until the decanter was completely empty. He could feel the buzz from the wine hitting him hard, leaving him light–headed

the couch, thinking he

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

earlier. Without thinking much of it, she turned the lights off on her way to

to her room. But as

wide awake. On instinct, she lashed out at the

intercepted by a warm, strong hand.

“Zach?

she was about to unleash her fury, he yanked her forward with surprising force, causing her to stumble and fall straight into his

chest reeked of

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Chapter 0513

hell are you doing?” she snapped, genuinely angry

threaded through her hair, gently grazing her scalp before lightly brushing against her

body tingled from

down. The next thing she knew, she was

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