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

reacted in disgust, as if he

do you think you are, shoving me like that? You’re just a drunk loser who’s probably dumped by someone. What’s so

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

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

call Miranda. But when he saw that it was 1:00 am, he hesitated. His thumb hovered over the screen before he let out a resigned sigh and put

away.

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

the other used the card to unlock the door. Together, they guided him to the bed and helped him lie down before

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

other replied, “How could you even tell how much

strong I could barely breathe. Did you

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did. Did you hear him mumbling something

sounded like… “Nini‘ or something? Whatever, it’s not our business

desk know. Better keep an eye on

came to Lumberville, bringing with it the lively bustle of everyday

with activity by 8:00 am. All the elderly shoppers‘ baskets were brimming with fresh produce, and they were leaving the market with satisfied