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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bustling with guests and dazzlingly lit. The Garrison family had invited a large number of guests from various industries, but most of them were well-

plenty of familiar faces when Calvin scanned

a low profile over the years and turned down nearly

here for gossip. “And then there’s that famous director from the

dinner, and he replied that he was too busy for social

smell your jealousy from here. Do you really

expression darkened as Zach added, “I’m just

empty hands. “Are you

seemed to be busy looking around for someone. Hearing Calvin’s words, he simply replied, “I have to drive later,

when you had to drive. Hang on… Why

word Calvin said. His eyes lit up when he spotted someone. “Uh, excuse me. Something came up, so I

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

called out with a grin, “Winter, you’re

an eyebrow at the man who suddenly appeared before her. “You? Did you receive

“Yes.”

looked skeptical. “Who sent it to