When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0841

Mindy revealed the truth of what happened all those years ago to her parents. After they learned about the truth, their anger and hatred were inevitable.

Fortunately, their health wasn’t affected, nor did either of them faint on the spot. Mindy felt greatly relieved when she saw them calm down.

After two weeks had passed, the elderly couple seemed to have forgotten all about the incident.

Mindy and Lionel decided not to return to Lumberville just yet. After discussing it, they chose to stay in Elgerson a little longer.

They wanted to spend more time with Aren and Fiona. Other than that, they also wanted to keep an eye on them to prevent them from doing anything rash after learning the truth. The vengeful look in Fiona’s eyes and how she gritted her teeth in anger that day had been terrifying. Although she seemed to be fine after venting, Mindy couldn’t shake her unease. Lionel thought she was overthinking things. “I think your mom and dad are doing great. They’re laughing and smiling all day. It doesn’t look like they’re hiding anything.”

Mindy shook her head. “You don’t understand

“Understand what?”

“I can’t explain it to you. I just feel uneasy.”

This felt like… the calm before a storm. The more peaceful things seemed, the more dangerous it could be.

tell when things might suddenly erupt

Garrison family had always been low–profile, so much so

a grand banquet. It

the famous Garrison Garden, which was a must–visit tourist attraction in Elgerson, used to be nothing more than the Garrison family’s summer retreat. Moreover, this wasn’t the

still owned five or six similar

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the Garrisons used to own more land. However, most of them were destroyed in the

ago, rumors swirled around after the Garrison family’s daughter suddenly went missing. Some said she got abducted, others said she fled an arranged

never return. However, no one expected such explosive news early in the year.

people were discussing the news around a

to celebrate Mr. Garrison Senior’s birthday. The Garrisons are planning to

you mean?”

don’t know?” the first person replied. “This news has been spreading like wildfire! The missing Ms.

has been missing for over 20 years! Did they actually

can run DNA tests, you know,” they chided. Coincidentally, my mom is distantly related to the Garrisons. I can confirm that she’s not a