When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0478

Mindy snapped, “We’re not taking your gifts. Plus, we didn’t do anything to earn them. We’re not family. and regardless of their worth, we can’t accept anything from you.

“Besides, you and Miranda are history. Right now, you’re just a stranger to us. So, there’s no reason for us to accept anything from you.”

After all, they had only met once. Mindy had waited nearly half an hour with Lionel for Hansel to arrive.

When Hansel had finally strolled in, he had come empty–handed. He had greeted them half–heartedly before diving into his food. Throughout the dinner, he had barely spoken a word.

At that time, Mindy couldn’t shake the feeling that he hadn’t been suitable for her daughter. But no matter how she felt, Miranda had been head over heels for him. Even when Hansel had made an excuse to leave early, Miranda had found countless ways to defend him

Mindy had remained silent, but her heart had ached. It had been painful to watch her daughter sacrifice so much, especially for someone who hadn’t seemed to value her. No matter how intense their feelings might have been, his blatant disregard had been hard to ignore.

If he couldn’t respect Miranda’s parents, what respect could he possibly have for her?

Mindy had come to that dinner with high hopes as a mother but had left with a heavy heart. Sure, she could have insisted to Miranda that they weren’t meant for each other, maybe even demanded they break up. But she had chosen not to.

She had understood her daughter needed to experience this for herself, or she would have only regretted it later. After all, children grew up, and parents had to learn to let go and allow them to find their own paths.

But Mindy never imagined her decision to let go would cost Miranda her dreams of a combined Master’s and Doctorate program. The price of that choice felt unbearably steep.

in her life. If

confrontations, so her voice was always soft and

swayed slightly.

heard the exchange and came out to check. His expression immediately hardened. “What are

“Mr. Sutton-” Hansel began.

you and Miranda, Since you’ve broken up, it’s best

of Miranda’s parents,

down and pursed his lips. After a moment, he finally said, “I’m

he had brought and ran

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Chapter 0478

met, but Paul’s expression

him. As they brushed past one another, he

sent me. It was so thoughtful of you to print them and mail them instead of just

mention it,” Paul

paper. I had planned to bring these to you directly, but Miranda said you had already left. Since I printed them out, I figured I might as well not

for that thick stack of

“Yeah.”