When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0580

Miranda froze for a moment before realizing Hansel was speaking to her.

“There are only two or three decent restaurants around Bedford College, so it’s not surprising to run into each other here. What’s there to be surprised about?”

Since Willow kept exclaiming it was a coincidence, Miranda had wanted to respond with a retort.

Coincidence? Running into a classmate at a nearby restaurant wasn’t exactly rare. But why did they both feel the need to use it as an opener? To Miranda, it all felt fake, like they were putting on a show.

Hansel asked, “Are you angry

Miranda was utterly puzzled.

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Hansel’s gaze softened. “I listened to everything you said that day–you were right, once broken, a mirror can’t be fully repaired. Since you’ve moved on, I realized I should stop lingering in the past too.”

Miranda looked up. This was the first time since their breakup that she’d actually studied him closely.

been over a year, and some things finally make sense. was clinging to unrealistic hopes, acting thoughtlessly and causing you trouble. I apologize; I won’t do that

scrutinized his words Hansel remained composed as he continued,” Time heals all wounds. I used to doubt that, but now

frowned. This

sincere, she couldn’t shake the feeling that he was saying it for her benefit, as if

purpose, it didn’t

“It’s good that you’re moving on. I wish you a clear

slightly. “Thank

fresh, maybe it’s time to update what you call me. Miranda‘ would be better; wouldn’t want your girlfriend to get the wrong idea.” She

his hands clenched into

as she emerged from the convenience store with her purchases,

her hand, and placed his arm around her waist. He turned and gave Miranda a slight nod. “We’ll be

out a weary sigh. This was exhausting. Couldn’t they just

talk? And with the

that would be the last of it. Fingers

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