When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 142

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Jenny stifled a chuckle as her eyes fell on the basket of fruit Lionel had brought. “Mindy, did you get cherries too? They seem a lot smaller than the ones Rena bought.”

Mindy’s smile faltered slightly. “Well, our family can’t compare to Leonard’s.”

Jenny chuckled, “Exactly! Leonard’s family is unmatched.”

Miranda smirked and casually asked, “Aunt Jenny, what fruits did you bring?”

Jenny’s smile stiffened.

Miranda pretended not to notice Jenny’s awkwardness and reached for the bag by her feet. “Let’s see…. apples, pears, oranges…”

None of them were seasonal or expensive fruits.

“You really picked well, Aunt Jenny. These are the kind of fruits everyone regularly eats,” Miranda said.

Jenny found the remark harch but couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong with it. “Yes, yes. I wanted to buy things everyone likes…”

Jenny came from a privileged background. Her parents worked at the power plant and held minor official positions. As their only child, she grew up without financial worries. Despite this, she was quite stingy with her family.

that’s

only manage a

her throat. “That’s enough. Let’s eat the

a

fruit bland and unappealing. Feeling awkward, she looked to her husband for some comfort, but Harold didn’t even glance

sweet!” Quincey urged her to hurry

two do is eat. You’re just

figure out what was wrong

come out from the kitchen several times, asking when they

wait a bit longer. Leonard

agreed, “Let’s wait until everyone is here

Rena started glancing toward the upstairs study. “Mom and Dad,

we can’t keep everyone waiting.” Rena

you, George?” Anna

not hungry,

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then turned to the others

The room fell silent.

we’ll wait a bit

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