When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0647

‘That’s not quite right, is it? If I remember correctly, the Coopers and the Landons are distantly related. By that logic, Seb should be calling you… ‘Uncle Sam,‘ right?” Paul remarked with a subtle smirk.

This was precisely why Sam, despite being a businessman, had been invited to the Landons‘ gathering. The two families were technically related.

Paul’s smile deepened. “And since Seb’s classmates should follow his lead, it’s only fitting they address you the same way. ‘Uncle Sam‘ doesn’t sound inappropriate.”

The moment Paul finished speaking, Sam’s face turned as dark as thunder. The Coopers and the Landons were indeed related, though it was so far back that no one could pinpoint the exact generation. Paul had dredged up this distant connection and imposed it on Sam, making the relationship awkwardly formal.

Miranda quickly caught on and playfully addressed Sam, “Hello, Uncle Sam.” She nearly burst out laughing after saying it.

Sam’s expression froze. What the hell!

Who wanted to be her uncle? Absolutely not him!

Even “Mr. Cooper” would be better than being “Uncle Sam“!

for this!”

table was cleared, and a square

proudly. “Seb, happy birthday. I hope you remain as sharp–edged as this cake. May you never lose your integrity with age, and never get influenced negatively with the passage of

“Thanks, Dad,” Sebastian replied.

Scott, Heidi waited for him to finish before softly

first time the whole family had gathered along with grandparents, parents, close friends, and even two comrades from his research lab.

the “making a wish” tradition awkward, this time, it felt different. He closed his eyes, pausing for a brief moment. He didn’t

the candles. Madison led the applause, and

time to cut the cake, Sebastian handed the first slice to Miranda. She looked surprised, especially

but you’re one of

fought through tough situations, survived challenges, and once she set

these people “Uncles” when they

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between them, Scott prompted, “What’s