When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0718

#25 BONUS

Mindy said, “Happy birthday, sweetheart! Your dad and I originally planned to visit you in Elgerson two days early to celebrate, but the publisher notified us at the last minute that “Seven Days‘ is being reprinted again.

“They

hey sent over three huge boxes of title pages to sign So, after discussing it with your dad, we decided we’ll have to visit you in Elgerson another time.”

Mindy felt a bit helpless as well. The new book was selling incredibly well. It was already in its third reprint, and her study was piled high with thousands of title pages waiting for her signature. Sometimes, a successful book brought its own set of troubles.

Miranda blinked and said understandingly, “It’s totally normal for my mom to be so busy ‘cause she’s famous now!” Her proud tone and expression made Mindy laugh.

“Oh, you have no idea how popular your mom is now! Recently, a super fan somehow managed to get her phone number and called, saying he wanted a signed book and was willing to pay a hundred thousand for

it.”

When Mindy took the call, Lionel was next to her, and he was completely shocked. Just to write something like, “wishing you good health” and whatnot was worth a hundred thousand? It was on another whole level entirely.

was also surprised. “Something like that actually

with the price, so he raised

recalled it.

“Did Mom agree?”

to sign it but didn’t take the

the call ended, Miranda noticed an unread message. It was a notification for a parcel delivery. She reluctantly crawled out of bed, put on her shoes, and opened the curtains. Snow had fallen overnight, covering

and there was a loud

bow tie. Her hair was elegantly styled into an updo, and her makeup was flawless. “Are

you

covered her mouth. She had known Winter was

what do you think? Were you surprised?

you!” Miranda reached out and gave her a big hug. “My most

patting her back. “Alright, alright, don’t get too emotional yet! This is just the appetizer–there’s an even

“I’ll give you 20 minutes.

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room to wash up, get ready,