When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0822

Fiona beamed. “This outfit looks great! And so festive! And look at that–Miranda is also wearing a red sweater today. You two cousins are so in sync!”

Sam glanced at Miranda. She was indeed wearing a red sweater paired with a white scarf. The combination of crimson and snowy white immediately drew the eye.

Noticing his gaze, Fiona smiled proudly. “Well? Doesn’t Mimi look beautiful dressed like this?”

Sam nodded and quickly averted his gaze. “Yes. She’s indeed beautiful.” His tone was calm like he was merely agreeing with Fiona, leaving no room for further interpretation.

Walking over to the coffee table, he noticed the rows of Easter baskets. “You’re distributing baskets this year?”

Aren gestured at him to join. “Don’t just stand there. Give us a hand!”

“Alright,” Sam replied, rolling up his sleeves and sitting beside Miranda.

With Sam’s help, the task progressed much faster. Before long, all the baskets were stuffed, leaving behind a pile of used ribbons and leftover chocolate bunnies.

sky was dark. At some point, snow began to fall outside. The

between the biting cold outside and the laughter indoors was striking. It was as if they belonged to two entirely

the wind howled beyond the walls, Fiona emerged from the kitchen, announcing cheerfully, “The last dish is

spurred everyone into action. Plates and bowls were set, chairs were pulled out, and glasses were filled. Just as the final dish was placed on the

get it,” Miranda said, standing

muttering under her breath, “Who shows up uninvited on the day before

and soon a bright, cheerful voice echoed through

Sam’s smile

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Aren or Fiona could react, the visitor strode confidently into the living room. “Mom, Dad, Tim and

pink coat. Her hair was

beside her was Timothy, who was impeccably dressed in a tailored suit. He carried several shopping bags and greeted the room warmly. “Mom, Dad, Happy

fell briefly on Mindy before shifting

Timothy greeted, the name seeming to catch slightly in his throat, though he managed to