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?

in a moment of anger. It wouldn’t be long

major

some

let’s move on,

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began to put their curiosity aside and

anyone as shameless as you. The only

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of civility in public. But you just had to push your luck. Do you

You…” Nelly tried to stop her,

into a tirade, unleashing all the resentment and bitterness she

to say the things you do, pretending to be oblivious and trying to get away

protect Min back then due to our negligence. Now, we will never let you harm her a second time!” Her

to speak. In fact, they were straining their ears to catch every word Fiona

trembled violently, her

It was over…

Everything was over.

veil of pretense had been ripped away, leaving her disgrace fully exposed to the light of day

crushed.

eyes reddened with anger. She couldn’t accept this

as the cherished princess of the Garrison family