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.

a year, and some things finally make sense. was clinging to unrealistic hopes, acting thoughtlessly and causing you

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

This

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

hidden motive. Whatever his purpose, it didn’t matter anymore. It wasn’t her

that you’re moving on. I wish you a clear

curved slightly. “Thank

what you call me. Miranda‘ would be better;

but his hands clenched

as she emerged from the convenience store with her purchases, smiling and holding

took her hand, and placed his arm around her waist. He turned and gave

was exhausting. Couldn’t

did running into an ex call for small talk?

that would be the last of

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