When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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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!”

hand reassuringly. “Stay calm. Didn’t we prepare

didn’t expect it to be… this…” Madison struggled to find the

time, so they

while Madison selected a pair of limited–edition running shoes.

you both for

“You never told us your grandfather was actually…” She trailed off, unable

unaffected by

Madison stayed silent.

people at the gathering. With the limited space, they had set up only two

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relatives and friends a

friends. They were fellow kids raised in

my childhood

Sebastian since personality and his reluctance to socialize. Given the L had always

surprise for them to see two unfamili While they

extended a hand to Miranda. “Hi,