When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Only the third son, Lionel, wasn’t doing as well as his brothers. He graduated from a prestigious university but ended up becoming a teacher. It sounded respectable, but it didn’t make much money!

Penelope had often thought to herself that not all of Anna’s children were destined for wealth, but now… Somehow, Lionel had also made it big! Anna sure was blessed with good fortune….

The more Penelope thought about it, the more envious she felt. She continued urging her grandson to eat more of the shacks. Since they’ve made it all the way here, they might as well eat their fill!

Apart from the eight people in Penelope’s family, there was also another family who was led by Lionel’s aunt, Theresa Hart. She had also brought her entire family for the banquet.

After stepping inside, Theresa acted just like Penelope did, marveling at everything she saw. “Lionel, you’ve really made it, haven’t you? Can teachers make this much money nowadays?”

She lowered her voice and asked discreetly, “Are there some extra perks that come with the job?”

Lionel shook his head vigorously and waved his hands Absolutely not! I’m working at a public school with a fixed salary each month. There are no perks!”

me like an outsider. How could you afford such a beautiful

Lionel explained, “I really don’t make much, but my wife and daughter do. This villa was bought by the both of them. I had nothing to do with it. I’m not that capable, just lucky enough to marry a loving wife and

was telling her about

sat on the couch to test its comfort. Finally, her gaze landed on the vase that had already caught Penelope’s eye earlier…

this is quite a beautiful item. Is it

aunt well enough to decipher the hidden message behind her words, “I want this vase, but I won’t ask for it outright. Instead, you

that the vase was just a 30–dollar item he got from the flea market, but

do you call it? The thing every house had abroad, where the fire sparks

Lionel replied, “A fireplace.”

That’s

Lionel didn’t respond..

have cost quite a bit, right? And look at

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house without even changing her shoes. She left yellow mud tracks all over the polished floor, like she had just come in straight from the fields. He took a deep breath