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.

same time, Susan noticed Miranda’s lack of formality. A slight flicker of irritation flashed in her eyes, though

paths, decided to break the silence. “Mom, this is my neighbor and friend, Ms. Miranda

turned to Miranda and added,

nodded and gave a faint smile

the smile and spoke in

that was all.

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 charm her

and nothing more? No compliments, No gestures of affection? Maybe she didn’t have that sort of thing in her. But at the very least,

restrained smile, and

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

past six years? Miranda had been

fact that she’d gone to the hospital every time Evelyn was sick–at least five times–had to count for something. But what had

endless curses her way. She

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how good Miranda