When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0738

“A family reunion is always a good thing,” Aren said with a heartfelt sigh, while Lionel nodded immediately in agreement.

It was then that Mindy realized she hadn’t introduced Lionel to Nelly.

“This is my husband,” she said.

“Hello,” Nelly responded with a faint smile. “My brother–in–law certainly looks cultured and refined, a man of talent, surely.”

At that moment, her eyes betrayed none of the earlier judgment or scrutiny.

Lionel gave her a slight nod. “Hello.” His tone was polite yet carried a subtle, almost imperceptible distance.

The others in the room might not have noticed, but Mindy, who had shared years of life with Lionel, immediately picked up on it. She cast a questioning glance at him.

Lionel responded with a slight shake of his head, signaling with his eyes that he’d tell her all about it later.

For reasons he couldn’t quite articulate, this lady gave him an odd feeling. Something about her didn’t sit

right. And so, he maintained his cautious demeanor.

“Dad, are you still making those bread or-” Miranda’s voice trailed off as she emerged from the kitchen, only to find a room full of people. She froze mid–step. Her gaze then landed on Nelly.

Mindy smiled warmly and waved her over. “Come here, Mimi.”

Miranda then walked to her side.

“Nelly, this is my daughter, Miranda. Mimi, this is your Aunt Nelly. Say hello.”

As their eyes met, Miranda briefly studied the woman before politely greeting, “Hello, Aunt Nelly.”

with a pleasant smile.

a storm

the same young woman she had seen outside

had been with Paul.

clearly as she had even taken a photo and sent

Nelly had asked Susan if Paul was dating someone, Susan’s vague

question.

back on her reaction… Could it be that she wasn’t pleased with her son’s choice of

an exaggerated warmth. Her smile

her age!

Mimi, what are you doing

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smile, “She’s still

a university

“Yes, Bedford College.”

eyebrows lifted in

Bedford College… Impressive.

hand and patting it affectionately. “Have you started

and looked toward Miranda. Even Aren and Fiona, who were

I haven’t,”

confirming her earlier assumption. Clearly, the Jefferson family hadn’t approved.

You’re so outstanding; there’s no need to rush,”

felt anything but at ease. Being held by Nelly’s hand and bombarded with endless praise,

bread,” she said, seizing the first excuse she could think of and

bread and invited everyone to breakfast. He