When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 1046

Paul and Miranda quickly pulled away, their breathing rough and uneven. The sight was no less than another provocation for Lionel.

Miranda murmured, “Dad, why did you suddenly come out…‘

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Lionel pointed at her, his finger trembling. “You… you… Were you hoping I wouldn’t come out? And then what? Then you two could do what?”

Miranda fell silent. What could they possibly do in broad daylight? That question…

Paul quickly composed himself and greeted Lionel, “Hi, Mr. Sutton…”

“Don’t! Don’t call me that!” Lionel snapped. “I treated you like a brother, and here you are calling me ‘Mr. Sutton

? So this was your real intention all along, huh?”

Paul tried to reason with him, “Please, let me explain. I-”

“Explain what?” Lionel demanded. “That I treated you like a brother, while you were out here kissing my daughter? Or that you befriended me with ulterior motives?”

a loss for words. A moment later, he finally said “I’m sorry, Mr. Sutton. I’ve always respected you as an elder. I never

what you’re saying is that I was being too enthusiastic

How did he even come to

interpretation made him

Miranda’s arm. “Why are you just standing

pulled her inside the apartment and slammed

door that was vibrating from the impact. He could only rub

Lionel barked as he dragged Miranda into the middle of

was ready to murder someone. Then, she shifted her

“Explain. What’s going

have found an outlet to vent his anger. He started ranting loudly, his words tumbling out like beans spilling

I can’t even say it! They were out there in

say the word. Instead, he curled his fingers together, forming a mouth–like shape, and

Mindy remained silent.

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saying anything?” he

our daughter,” she finally said. “Tell me, what’s the situation? How long have you two been