When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0489

That was until Minnie Garrison’s disappearance. Everything changed.

This shift was closely linked to the fact that the elderly couple had been living abroad for a long time

Thinking of his aunt, who was still missing and whose fate remained uncertain, Sam couldn’t help but glance at the elderly pair. If she was never found, that regret would probably stay with them until their final days.

“Sam, I’m a little thirsty,” his grandmother suddenly said.

“Grandma, please wait a moment. I’ll go get some water,” Sam responded before turning to Miranda. “Are you busy right now?”

“Not really. Is there something I can help with?” Miranda asked.

“Could you keep my grandparents company for a bit while I go get the water?” Sam requested.

“Or I could go buy it,” Miranda offered; she had come down for water anyway.

Sam shook his head. ‘Grandma has a delicate constitution and only drinks a specific brand of alkaline water. They don’t have it nearby, I need to go to the imported goods supermarket across the street.”

then, go ahead. I’ll stay here

said before heading

her to sit beside her. “Dear child, Sam said you two are friends. How

through a mutual

described

for him to make friends with

Fiona hadn’t seen how often Sam

we came back, and everything’s changed so much…” Aren said

emotion in his voice, Miranda began talking about the recent

she spoke about the city with ease and familiarity, Aren asked, “Are you from

shook her head. “I grew up in Lumberville. Do you know Lumberville? It’s in the southern hills, with

description slowly brought back Aren’s fading memories. “Lumberville, yes, I’ve been there in my younger days. If I get the chance,

the head of the Garrison family, Aren still held an air of authority despite his age and the fact that he had

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folks would avoid even making eye contact with him, let alone chat comfortably.

old are you?” Fiona asked as she shifted her gaze

answered her questions