When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Jenny said, “I’ve got thick skin and am not easily affected by criticism, but I’m just worried about what those relatives will say. They’ll ask how come I live in such a nice neighborhood but don’t even have a washing machine.

“What should I say then? That we’re broke? Or that my parents helped out with the house, and now there’s nothing left over. What’s more, my in–laws can’t even contribute much help…

“After that, those relatives will go back to the countryside and spread gossip to others after the birthday celebration ends. Harold and I won’t care much since we rarely go back to the village, but I’m worried that your reputation will take a hit.

“Of course, I’ll happily host them if you don’t think it’s a big deal. I love to have guests around for a lively atmosphere!” Jenny finished her spiel with a bright smile as she waited for Anna’s response.

However, she was cursing inwardly, “Are you kidding me? I haven’t even had the chance to enjoy the new place myself after moving in, and now I have to let those country bumpkins live in my home? Only an idiot would agree to that!”

Anna’s eyes flickered. “Since you just moved in and haven’t furnished the place, forget it. I can’t have guests coming over for my birthday and not even have a washing machine for them to use.”

us a little more, things wouldn’t be so tight. Oh,

hadn’t even thought of that earlier, but now that Jenny had brought it up, she couldn’t stop the suspicion

her opinion on Jenny’s mention

quietly. What a stingy old woman!

a master of manipulation. At least, she had Anna

sat at the head of the table without saying a word. He was a busy man. If his schedule hadn’t changed unexpectedly, he would already

tension. “Actually, we can still host a few people here. How about we arrange for some

said, no one is going

and fell silent

rooms for all of them to stay at the

immediately chimed in, “Leonard’s

at the hotel?” Anna’s expression darkened. “Do you know

“Mom, I’ll cover the cost. Don’t worry about

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your father and me for our daily necessities, and you’re paying for the banquet too. We didn’t raise only you! Besides, how can you make our relatives stay elsewhere when they come for