When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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+25 BONUS

Sam had declined Mindy’s invitation to stay at the house and checked into a hotel instead.

He went to a bat, ordered several bottles of strong liquor, and drank one glass after another. Throughout the night, women approached him, attempting to flirt, but he pushed them all away without exception.

By the time his face was flushed red and his vision blurred with double images, he finally left for his hotel Oir the way back, his mind was clouded, and every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Miranda’s

face

He couldn’t understand why he was always a step too late

In the past, he had lost to Hansel. Now, he was losing again–this time to the cursed title of “cousin“.

He let out a bitter laugh. The heavens had never shown him any favor! Stumbling out of the cab, Sam wavered as he made his way into the hotel.

As he exited the elevator, a faint scent of perfume reached his nose, followed by the soft press of a woman’s body against his arm. Her voice dripped with syrupy sweetness as she boldly teased, “Hey, handsome, All alone tonight? You seem a little drunk How about I help you back to your room?”

than usual But eventually, he raised his arm and nearly shoved the woman away. “Get lost!

if he had encountered

think you are, shoving me like that? You’re just a

He laughed coldly,

bravado evaporated. She scurried away without

pulling out his phone with a sudden urge to call Miranda. But when he saw that it was 1:00 am, he hesitated. His thumb hovered over the screen before he

away.

how drunk he was and approached to ask if he

steadied him while the other used the card to unlock the door. Together, they guided him to the bed and helped him

one staff member remarked, “How much do you think he drank to get this wasted? Even people staying in business suites have their troubles,

could you even tell

smell of alcohol was so strong I could barely breathe. Did you notice he was already unconscious

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hear him mumbling something

like… “Nini‘ or something? Whatever, it’s not our business At least he’s safe

let the front desk know. Better

came to Lumberville, bringing with it the lively bustle of

8:00 am. All the elderly shoppers‘ baskets were