When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0736

+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?”

slower than usual But eventually, he raised his arm and nearly shoved

if

you are, shoving me like that? You’re just a drunk loser who’s probably dumped by

hit Sam right where it hurt. He laughed coldly, lifting his chin as

flinched as her bravado evaporated. She scurried away without daring to

lowered his gaze, 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

away.

noticed how drunk he was and approached to ask if he needed assistance. Sam handed over his room card, gesturing for them to help him

the other used the card to unlock the door. Together, they guided him to the

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

could you even tell how much he

could barely breathe. Did you notice

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you hear

Whatever, it’s not our business At least he’s

should let the front desk know. Better keep

came to Lumberville, bringing with it

a large marketplace, already teeming with activity by 8:00 am. All the elderly shoppers‘ baskets were