When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0503

“Hah… Of course, I do. You all blame me for that incident. Dad, Mom, and you!

“You all think that back then, when Minnie and I went out, it’s my burden to bear because she disappeared while I came back, right?” Nelly’s voice cracked with bitterness. “You all wish I hadn’t come back, that I’d died with her!”

“Shut up!” Timothy’s expression turned icy, his gaze suddenly sharp and cutting. “Say the word ‘die‘ one. more time, and see what happens.”

“Ha… It’s been 28 years. Do you honestly think she’s still alive? I’m not surprised my parents couldn’t give up. Minnie was their precious daughter. At their age, they need to hold onto hope just to get through each day.

“But you, Timothy. I can’t believe you still can’t let her go either!”

“We’ve been married for over 20 years, our son is all grown up, and you’re still thinking about her? Isn’t that ridiculous? Isn’t that disgusting?”

Timothy’s hand came down sharply, so fast and precise that Nelly didn’t have a chance to dodge. His veins stood out, his entire body radiating cold fury, and his eyes were filled with a ruthless glint.

“This is your last warning,” he said, his voice low and menacing. “If you don’t have nice things to say, then keep your mouth shut.”

Without another word, he turned and walked out of the room, not even bothering to change his clothes. Nelly shouted after him, “Timothy Cooper, you heartless man!”

Why? Why did people still hold onto thoughts of Minnie after all these years?

Her parents did, and now Timothy too. Was it simply because Minnie was their biological daughter while she was adopted?

Safn guided his grandparents through the courtyard and led them out through a small hidden gate.

times, yet I never knew there was a door

sneak out through this door all the time. She thought we didn’t know, but we always did–we just never said

surrounded by the dense follage of bamboo and covered by large leaves, making it nearly invisible. Fiona smiled as she recalled

smile

much the same as it did in

here, but this place seems untouched,” he

“Dad and I bought the three streets surrounding the garden and decided not

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them as they are feels

loved ones ever returned, they wouldn’t be

“Your father has

smiled, “While this garden hasn’t changed, the street ahead has transformed quite a bit. Since we’re here, why don’t I

couple nodded

a pastry shop. Fiona squinted her eyes, trying to get

the years, it’s even become a trendy spot for visitors.” “Minnie always loved

here. I’ll go stand in line,” Sam