When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0655

At this time, Lionel had gone to school, and Mindy was home alone.

had already outlined her new book, planning a horror novel centered on campus ghost stories.

returning from Elgerson, she

Miranda had called earlier, inviting them to attend the lab’s opening ceremony, but both she and Lionel regrettably declined. Lionel had classes he couldn’t skip, and Mindy was deep in her writing process, needing quiet to focus.

Now, with most of the story completed and only the final chapters left to wrap up, she e was in full seclusion mode. When she heard a knock on the door, Mindy didn’t think much of it.

Still deep in thought about her plot, she went to answer the door. “Why so early today? I didn’t expect-”

Edith gave her a small smile. “Long time no see, Mindy

Mindy frowned. “It’s you?”

without waiting for an answer, noting the

for an invitation, Edith strutted in on her high heels as if she

he place.

to show her the door. Edith hadn’t come in shouting or making a scene, in fact, she wore a pleasant smile, making it hard to refuse out of

Mindy poured a glass of water and placed it

didn’t think to tell me that. looking for

moved? I went

reach you by phone because it’s always off. I had

to the point. “So,

Edith began, “our contract is nearly up. We’ve had a great partnership over the years, so renewing is just a

a pen from her bag. “I brought the renewal papers with me. It’ll just take a second–you only

get more

we both know exactly how well this partnership has gone, so we can skip the pleasantries. And

one to make waves. Even during their disputes,

what’s that supposed to mean?” Edith looked surprised, her eyes even showing a