When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Susan knew Miranda lived in the same building, but it hadn’t occurred to her that Miranda was Paul’s next- door neighbor.

That was why there had been no sign of a woman at Paul’s place. With their apartments so close, they could see each other whenever they wanted. He could just walk a few steps and be at her door for a date.

No wonder Miranda had been careful to leave no trace for Susan to find. As these thoughts crossed her mind, Susan eyed Miranda closely.

If Susan had been somewhat ready for this encounter, then Miranda was completely unprepared.

The woman standing before Miranda, who came out from Paul’s place, was the same wealthy lady who had attended her tea appreciation class and who she had bumped into in the hallway before

At that moment, Miranda couldn’t help but wonder about the relationship between Paul and Susan.

Just then, Paul rushed out of his apartment. “Mom, you forgot your bag!”

“Wait. Mom?” Miranda was taken aback.

A heavy silence settled over the trio, and the mood immediately became tense.

same time, Susan noticed Miranda’s lack of formality. A slight flicker

two women had already crossed paths, decided to break the silence. “Mom, this is my neighbor

to Miranda and added, “And

nodded and gave a faint smile as

and spoke in a calm, measured tone.

was

by her response. Wasn’t Miranda trying to be with Paul and hoping for a good outcome? Shouldn’t she be putting in some effort to

No compliments, No gestures of affection? Maybe she didn’t have that sort of

polite, restrained smile, and her face remained otherwise

where it came from, but why should she bother to earn

six years? Miranda had

gone to the hospital every time Evelyn was sick–at least five times–had to count for something. But what had Miranda gotten

curses her way.

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how good Miranda was to them, only