When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda accepted the money and said, “I don’t think Joli would accept it.

“Just tell him it’s from me, and refusing it would be rude. I’m sure he’ll accept it,” Christine said.

“Got it.”

After handling everything, Miranda resumed her usual routine. She shuttled between the lab, college, and home. Once she immersed herself in her work, she realized how quickly time had passed.

Even Madison couldn’t help but comment, “Miranda is like the carrot on a stick. As long as I see it, I push myself to keep going even when I’m exhausted.”

Sebastian laughed at that, and she frowned. “What’s so funny? Are you saying you’re not like that?”

He replied, “I’m not a workhorse.”

Madison blinked. She thought, “Wait… What does that even mean? He’s not a workhorse, so does that mean I am?”

Everything went smoothly for Joli as well. Not long after Miranda and the others left, he and his parents packed up and left the village.

The neighbors were wondering what would happen to the cherry orchard. It wasn’t just the Sneider brothers who were interested in it. Other villagers were also eyeing, but most held back and hesitated to make a move. After all, who wouldn’t want a piece of land that could bring in profit?

the Sneider

residence. They spoke in subtle hints and probing questions to pry information

home had never

almost laughed out of disbelief. Even distant relatives and family

this once. I’m not planning to sell the

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out, who will manage it? You can’t just let it sit there going to waste- that would be such

not. I’ve already signed a contract to hand the orchard

do you think they will want it? If you don’t want to give it to us, just say so. No need to spin some

it was apparent what they were all thinking–once the Clifford family left the village, whoever acted the fastest would claim the orchard

themselves.

Cliffords had moved out, the farming company sent people to take over the orchard. The

Cliffords did hand it over to

I hear they’re even buying a house in the city.

another said in disbelief.

they were down but

Oasis Hospital. The property came with guaranteed enrollment at a reputable