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 in?” Edith glanced inside without waiting for an

strutted in on

he place.

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 to refuse out

of water and

the villa. “Mindy, you didn’t think to tell

moved? I went

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

straight to the point. “So, what

great partnership over the years, so renewing is

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

Mrs. Jiver, your words get more absurd by the

skip the pleasantries. And knowing

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

to mean?” Edith looked surprised, her eyes even