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. There’d be laughter, warmth, and

tired eyes as regret filled her

was too late.

want me to walk you

need.” Hansel stood upright, waving dismissively.

but take care of yourself,

“Go on.”

door. Calvin watched his

the evening with family. He was eating, playing cards, and watching the holiday special. Then the bar

both of thein were

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Chapter 0835

game, claiming a sudden stomach ache, and rushed to

family was 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

she was Hansel’s current girlfriend–helping out was only natural. Thankfully, Willow hadn’t gone home for the holidays and was still

come over and look after Hansel. Only then did Calvin feel

put yourself through this on a