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?”

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

waiting for an invitation, Edith strutted in

he place.

in fact, she wore a pleasant smile, making it hard to refuse out of courtesy. Besides, she was curious to see what Edith

a glass of water and placed it on the

seated, Edith openly examined the villa. “Mindy, you didn’t think to tell me that. looking for you at your old place and spent forever

moved? I went

reach you by phone because it’s always off. I had quite a time finding this

cutting straight to the

years, so renewing is just a formality.

brought the renewal papers with me. It’ll just take a second–you only need to

Jiver, your words get more

can skip the pleasantries. And

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

even showing a