When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0728

Lumberville?

Sam froze for a moment, but he didn’t dwell on it. After glancing at Miranda from the corner of his eye, he quickly said into the phone, ‘Grandpa, I have something very important to handle right now. Once I’m done, I’ll come home.

“In the meantime, please help Grandma stay calm. The doctors have warned us about both extreme emotions

“Take your time,” Aren replied. “There’s no rush. After all, we’ve already found her. Oh, and you know her.”

Sam blinked “I know her?”

“Yes. Your aunt’s Ame now is Mindy Harrison, the author of “Seven Days! Do you remember the book signing at Book Haven? She was upstairs hosting the event while we were downstairs.

“It’s my fault. Your grandma wanted to go up and see her, but I didn’t agree, and we missed her just like that Just imagine, we were so close

“And Miranda… It’s no wonder I felt such a connection with that young lady It must have been the bond of blood. It feels like fate–heaven itself guided us to find them after all these years

there?” Aren’s voice continued, but Sam heard none of it. His ears had started ringing as his mind froze, replaying one phrase

aunt? Sam’s gaze drifted upward, empty and

are you okay?” Miranda’s voice

still frozen in place as he held the phone to his ear. He looked as lost as a child separated from their

easy. “What

her concern growing. His pale,

a chaotic mix of confusion, disbelief, and bitter self–mockery. Miranda had never seen him like this

pressed, her worry

it slightly, as if the strength had left his

I have to do, so I have to go I’m sorry, I

distracted he even shifted into reverse

headlights, he drove

wondering what on earth had

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had always known what Sam wanted. from her–he had never hidden it. He had even jokingly suggested being her boyfriend before, though

But tonight was different