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.

her a small smile. “Surprised? It’s been over a year, and some things finally make sense. was clinging to unrealistic hopes, acting thoughtlessly and causing you trouble.

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

Miranda frowned. This change seemed

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

motive. Whatever his purpose, it didn’t matter anymore.

moving on. I wish

mouth curved slightly. “Thank you,

me. Miranda‘ would be better; wouldn’t want your girlfriend to get

his hands clenched into

go, Hansel,” Willow called as she emerged from the convenience store with her purchases, smiling and holding her

her waist. He turned and gave Miranda a slight nod. “We’ll be off, then.”

looked away, letting out a weary sigh. This was exhausting. Couldn’t they

into an ex call for small talk? And

would be the

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