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

here so many times, yet I never knew there was

this door all the time. She thought we didn’t know, but we always did–we

covered by large leaves, making it nearly invisible. Fiona smiled as she recalled those memories, her lips curling

smile

the same as it did in his memories–a slim strip of sky framed by tall walls, blue and white mingling

have changed around here, but this place seems untouched,” he

streets surrounding

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as they are

loved ones ever returned,

“Your father

“While this garden hasn’t changed, the street ahead has transformed quite a bit.

couple nodded

a long line outside a pastry shop.

old shop. It’s never moved. Over the years, it’s even become a trendy spot for visitors.” “Minnie always loved their castella, Fiona said, her voice trailing off

I’ll go stand in line,” Sam