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.

a harmonious, happy family. There’d be laughter,

eyes as

regretted it. But it was too late. There

you sure you don’t want me to

stood upright, waving dismissively. “Just

care of yourself, alright?

“Go on.”

pushed open the villa door. Calvin watched his retreating figure

family. He was eating, playing cards,

Since both of thein were regulars

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Chapter 0835

himself from the family card game, claiming a sudden

gathered, so he couldn’t be away for too long. But leaving Hansel like this… It didn’t sit

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

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

to come over and look after Hansel. Only then did

put yourself through this on a holiday?”