When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0845

Aren extended his hand, and everyone’s gaze followed the direction he was pointing toward…

Mindy and Lionel walked to the stage together, hand in hand. They became the center of attention instantly.

Aren said with a smile, “This is my daughter, Minnie Garrison, and my son–in–law, Lionel Sutton. I know some rumors were circulating before this, and I’ve heard bits and pieces of them.‘

At this point, the expressions of many in the audience became awkward. The outrageous rumors wouldn’t have spread as they did without the contributions of some of the guests present.

Aren continued, “Rumors are only rumors because they are exaggerated and unreliable sources of information. Since everyone is so curious, let me clarify some things.

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“My daughter, Minnie, has a pen name, Mindy Harrison. It also happens to be her real name now. As for her job, she writes novels. She was also fortunate enough that her efforts have led her to become a top–selling mystery novelist.”

The crowd was somewhat confused. How could he attribute her achievements to pure luck?

Next, Aren turned to Lionel. “My son–in–law is just an ordinary man who graduated from Queenstone College. He’s currently a physics teacher at a prestigious high school in Lumberville and works hard to educate the next generation.

“Although his career might not seem like a grand achievement, he has nurtured many graduates who benefited society.”

to introduce someone to all of you, and that is my granddaughter. She’s the

spoke, Sam escorted Miranda to the stage. From that moment on, his status as her cousin was formally announced to the

Aren and Fiona cherished Mindy’s family, they would definitely announce their return publicly. However, Sam couldn’t help but feel a pang of bitterness and melancholy when the day finally arrived.

faintly as she faced the amazed and curious gazes from the audience. Without even speaking, her natural poise

that moment, Miranda was calm and composed. She silently observed

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her from below the

a brief silence, murmurs started filling the

looks and demeanor definitely

earth started those outrageous rumors? Look at Ms. Minnie’s family, her husband and

20 years. Upon her return, she still

a good life on her own

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Harrison? Is she the

must be her!

my god, is it really her? My dad is always

the fact that he’s a graduate of Queenstone College proves that