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

Edith strutted in on her high heels

he place.

not wanting to see her, Mindy couldn’t bring herself 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

of water and placed it on the

villa. “Mindy, you didn’t think to tell me that. looking for you

moved? I went

it’s always off. I had quite a time finding

ignored the small talk, cutting straight to the point.

partnership over the years, so renewing is just a formality.

“I brought the renewal papers with

more absurd by the minute. First,

we both know exactly how well this partnership has gone, so we can skip the pleasantries. And knowing all this, do you still expect me to re–sign? Did you really take

mind, Mindy had always been the quiet, gentle type, never one to make waves. Even during their

looked surprised, her eyes even showing a