When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0643

The Landon estate wasn’t the typical modern style mansion but rather a traditional courtyard afetome The front and back courtyards were interconnected, with the walls a faded gray, and some sections even peeling.

The front yard was paved with blue–gray stone, giving the place an old–fashioned look at first glance. However, the deeper they went inside, the warmer it felt. Dark red columns exuded an air of quiet dignity, while the raised corners of the eaves carried a certain commanding presence,

Alongside the stone path were small plots used for vegetable gardens. In the heart of Elgerson, right near the Old City, dedicating space to vegetable patches felt quite extravagant.

Sebastian saw them arrive and came out to greet them himself. “Come in, it’s warmer inside. Let me introduce you to my parents…”

His father, Scott, wore a gray suit and had a warm, scholarly demeanor. He had a look of calm strength shaped by the years.

His mother, Heidi Hale, wore a beige knit dress with a light coffee–colored shawl. Her fair, rosy complexion made her age indiscernible. Meanwhile, her hair was tied back with a simple pin, radiating natural grace and warmth.

Two words sprang into Miranda’s mind when she saw Heidi–poised and elegant.

If that wasn’t enough, Miranda and Madison were entirely speechless when they saw Sebastian’s grandfather. Madison stood there, frozen, as Sebastian led them to greet the elders before they were shown to their seats.

Once seated, she couldn’t help but tug at Miranda’s sleeve, nearly stammering, “Miranda, did you…. I… did you see that? Sebastian’s grandpa–I almost thought I’d stumbled into a news broadcast set!”

patted her hand reassuringly. “Stay calm. Didn’t we prepare ourselves for

was prepared, but I didn’t expect it to be… this…” Madison struggled

presented their gifts. They hadn’t had much time, so they had quickly

a VR headset, while Madison selected a pair of limited–edition running shoes. Sebastian looked genuinely pleased as he

both for coming.”

told us your grandfather was actually…”

She was seemingly unaffected by his family background and shrugged with

Madison stayed silent.

limited space, they had set up only

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Landon family’s relatives and friends a Miranda and Madison. Even so, two

the rest childhood friends. They were fellow kids raised in the

childhood friends. That’s

all friends who had known Sebastian since personality and his reluctance to socialize. Given the L had always been cautious about the

a surprise for them to see two unfamili While they were

extended a hand to Miranda. “Hi, I’m