When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0706

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.

fier. At the same time, Susan noticed Miranda’s lack

had already crossed paths, decided to break the silence. “Mom, this is

added, “And

nodded and gave a faint

spoke

that was

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

affection? Maybe she didn’t have that sort of thing in her. But at the very least, A friendly smile,

only offered a polite, restrained smile, and her

in Susan’s eyes. She didn’t know where it came from, but why should she bother to earn Susan’s

Miranda had been nothing

was sick–at least five times–had to count for something. But what had Miranda gotten in

insults and endless curses her way. She

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Chapter 6

Some people, no matter how good Miranda was to them, only see