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?”

me. Won’t you invite me in?” Edith glanced inside without waiting for an answer, noting the

for an invitation, Edith strutted in on her

he place.

bring herself to show her the door. Edith hadn’t come in shouting or making a scene, in fact, she wore a

a glass of water

think to tell me that. looking for you at your

moved? I went

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

small talk, cutting straight to the point. “So, what brings

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

pen from her bag. “I brought the renewal papers with

Mrs. Jiver, your words get more absurd by the minute. First, our

can skip the pleasantries. And knowing all this, do you still expect me to re–sign? Did

mind, Mindy had always been the quiet, gentle type, never one to make waves. Even during their disputes, Mindy was restrained–she had never been so sharp and

even