When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0849

Nelly’s expression twisted when she heard the murmurs from the crowd. Veins bulged on her forehead.

How could this be happening? Did Aren and Fiona find out about the truth?

No… Impossible… It was absolutely impossible…

Yet the sharp, scrutinizing gazes of everyone around her were like shining steel blades, piercing into her body without restraint.

For over 20 years, Nelly had lived in comfort and privilege as the mistress of the Cooper family. She had a prominent husband, and an accomplished son. She was the center of attention wherever she went. Never had she been subjected to such public judgment and ridicule.

Nelly took a deep breath to maintain her composure. Then, she forced a smile and stepped forward to greet Aren as he came off the stage. “Dad, happy birthday! It’s your 80th birthday, and Minnie has also returned to the family. It’s truly a double blessing for our family!”

Aren looked up and met Nelly’s eyes with a cold look. He deliberately avoided touching her outstretched hand and said, “Did I fail to make myself clear just now?”

Nelly’s face turned pale.

Aren didn’t leave her any room to maneuver. “Let me repeat myself. The Garrison family has only one daughter, which is Minnie. So, don’t call me your father.”

“What are you saying? I… I understand. I must have upset you somehow. I’ll change… Please don’t be like this…” Nelly pleaded. She attempted to reframe his earlier statement as a mere quarrel between father and daughter.

Even at such a moment, she still wanted to pretend that all was well.

Sure enough, the guests in attendance heard this and thought that it must be a family dispute. How could a family truly sever ties?

must have spoken it in a moment of anger. It wouldn’t be long before they

there’s no major scandal

some

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began to put their curiosity aside and

seen anyone as shameless as you.

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Chapter 0849

+25 BONUS

Do you still want

stop her, but she was too

and bitterness she had bottled up over

what you did to Minnie? How do you have the nerve to say the things you

we will never let you harm her a second time!”

ears to catch every word

violently, her teeth

It was over…

Everything was over.

final veil of pretense had been ripped away, leaving her disgrace fully exposed to the light of day for all to see. Her reputation, her pride,

crushed.

anger.

return to reclaim her position as the cherished princess of the Garrison family after