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?”

Edith glanced inside without waiting for an

in

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 courtesy.

of water and placed it

seated, Edith openly examined the villa. “Mindy, you didn’t think to tell me that. looking

moved? I went

added, “I couldn’t even reach you by phone because it’s always off.

straight to the

over the years, so renewing is just a formality. But even though it’s

contract and a pen from her bag. “I brought the renewal papers with me. It’ll just

more in frustration than amusement. Mrs. Jiver, your words get more

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

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

to mean?” Edith looked surprised, her eyes even showing a hint of hurt.” Haven’t we shared