When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0843

Fiona held Mindy’s hand tightly. “It’s been over 20 years. I never dared to dream that this day would come. Fortunately, fate hadn’t treated me too harshly and finally allowed our family to reunite.‘

Seeing her reddened eyes, Aren chuckled to lighten the mood. “Have you forgotten what the doctor said again? You should smile more on such a joyful occasion like today!”

Mindy nodded. “Dad is right. Mom, you should smile for us.”

Fiona burst out laughing. “At my age, crying makes me look ugly. Smiling isn’t much better. Really now…”

“Not at all! You have the elegance of a lady cultivated through your years and the grace gifted by time.” Mindy’s words brought a bright smile to Fiona’s face.

Lionel silently gave his wife a thumbs up. It was impressive how she had a way with words!

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, followed by Sam’s voice, “Grandpa, it’s me.‘

Aren cleared his throat. “Come in.”

Sam pushed the door open and entered. His gaze was immediately drawn to Miranda, who stood between Lionel and Mindy.

A flicker of amazement flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it before saying, “The guests have mostly arrived. The ceremony can begin any minute now.”

We shouldn’t keep the guests waiting.‘

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banquet hall was bustling with guests and dazzlingly lit. The Garrison family had invited a large number of guests from various industries, but most of

faces when

kept such a low profile over the years and turned down nearly all invitations by invoking the old traditions

champagne glass. He was only here for gossip. “And then

help me shoot a commercial, but he brushed me off. I tried to invite him to dinner, and he replied

you really think your influence is comparable to

Zach added,

Calvin looked at Zach’s empty hands. “Are you not having

for someone. Hearing Calvin’s words, he simply replied, “I have to

drink plenty, even when you had to drive. Hang on… Why are you looking around like that while I’m talking to you? What’s

spotted someone. “Uh, excuse me. Something came up,

he didn’t wait for Calvin’s response and strode quickly toward the entrance. At that

out with a grin,

appeared before her. “You? Did you

“Yes.”

“Who