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.

would still be a harmonious, happy family. There’d be laughter, warmth, and familial

her tired eyes

truly regretted it. But it was

don’t want me to walk you

stood upright, waving dismissively.

care of yourself, alright? I really am

“Go on.”

villa door. Calvin watched his retreating

with family. He was

told Calvin that Hansel was drunk. Since both of thein were regulars at this bar, the manager naturally called Calvin

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Chapter 0835

family card game, claiming a sudden stomach ache, and rushed to the bar to collect

for too long.

the maids at Hansel’s place were

natural. Thankfully, Willow hadn’t gone home for the holidays

questions and immediately offered to come over and look after Hansel. Only then did Calvin feel

a holiday?” he muttered as he