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. But internally, she

a storm of

had seen

had been with Paul.

clearly as she had even taken a photo and sent it

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

question.

be that she wasn’t

quickly replaced by an

age! Look at that

you doing

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smile, “She’s

university in

“Yes, Bedford College.”

eyebrows lifted in

Bedford College… Impressive.

Mimi is just too brilliant,” Nelly said, taking Miranda’s hand and patting it affectionately. “Have you started

looked toward Miranda. Even Aren and Fiona,

I haven’t,”

eyes glinted, confirming her earlier assumption. Clearly, the Jefferson family hadn’t approved. Still, managing to catch Paul’s attention was no small

You’re so outstanding; there’s

Being held by Nelly’s hand and bombarded with endless praise, she only felt a growing

she said, seizing the first

everyone to breakfast. He even