When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0550

Hansel had seen Willow several times but didn’t think they were close enough to initiate a conversation.

But she had a different view, as she asked casually, “Are you okay? You were sitting outside the campus for so long yesterday. I hope you didn’t catch a cold.”

He said nothing and had no intention of responding.

Willow was unfazed by his silence and continued, “Are you here for coffee, too? This place makes better coffee than the nearby cafés.

“I’ve tried a bunch of different flavors. That iced Americano you’re holding must be their signature drink, right? It has a rich flavor but is a bit bitter. It’d pair perfectly with a cupcake.”

As Hansel listened to her soft, melodic voice, he noticed the teasing glint in her eyes and the ambiguous smile on her lips.

A shiver ran down her spine under his intense gaze, yet she fought to maintain her smile.“W–Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?” She instinctively ran her hands over her face.

Hansel broke the silence. “Do

stranger to women, and the spark in her eyes looked familiar. Despite her attempts to mask her feelings and act indifferent,

approach shattered her facade. Her heart raced, and her cheeks flushed as her

had encountered women like her before–beautiful, captivating, and charming. Yet, the thrill of the moment began

rim of his coffee cup. “You know I already have someone I like, right?” His tone was

said, “Yes. I’ve known for a while now. Miranda is my classmate, and we’re in the same

paused, then let out

His eyes gleamed with a playful mischief that was both charming and dangerous. There was something undeniably captivating about

he continued, “Would you do me

surprise.

girlfriend.” He spoke slowly

breakup and how deep the rifts ran between them. The only

it was just as a friend. When he learned Willow was

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