When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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A flood of relatives and friends asked about Hansel, and Evelyn could only cover for him with the excuse of a business trip. But no one was fooled. Who’d go on a business trip on a holiday?

Even so, no one dared to lift the veil of pretense.

Evelyn couldn’t help but think back to the past..

When Hansel’s business thrived, bringing him success and prestige, she basked in the reflected glory. Her friends and relatives would praise her for raising such an accomplished

son.

Even her daughter was beautiful, poised, and respectful, always by her side as she attended to guests with grace. Everyone remarked on her elegance.

Even though Miranda wasn’t acknowledged and had no place at the Johnson family’s holiday celebrations, she never failed to send thoughtful and exquisite gifts.

But now, all of that was gone…

The more Evelyn thought about it, the more empty and meaningless it felt. If only she hadn’t stopped Miranda from marrying into the Johnson family back then, Hansel wouldn’t have turned into what he was today.

be a harmonious, happy family.

tired eyes as

But it was too late.

you sure you don’t want me

stood upright, waving

take care of yourself, alright? I really am

“Go on.”

pushed open the villa door. Calvin watched his retreating figure and

spending the evening with family. He was eating, playing

both of thein were regulars at

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excused himself from the family card game, claiming a sudden stomach ache, and rushed to the

still gathered, so he couldn’t be away for too long. But leaving

was the holidays, and even the maids at Hansel’s place were on leave. Calvin thought it over and

she was Hansel’s current girlfriend–helping out was only natural. Thankfully, Willow

she asked a few concerned questions and immediately offered to come over and look after

yourself through this on a holiday?” he muttered as he