When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“No need to apologize.”

After hearing such juicy gossip, the guests realized Aren didn’t see them as outsiders, so they dropped any pretense of formality. With the drama over, they happily returned to their meal.

But Susan stood there, looking stunned.

She had been standing next to Nelly earlier, so she caught every reaction. The emotions that flickered across Nelly’s face were impossible to miss–fear, panic, resentment, and hatred–too many emotions that shouldn’t have been there.

Susan couldn’t help but wonder if Nelly had something to do with Mindy’s disappearance. She had always regarded Nelly as graceful, kind, and virtuous. But now, for the first time, she questioned whether she had misjudged her.

“Mrs. Jefferson? Why are you just standing there? Let’s sit down,” one of the socialites called for her.

“…Okay. I’m coming,” Susan replied.

Evelyn and Tina were both equally stunned.

spent the entire holiday break locked away in her room and barely spoke to anyone. The maids would bring her meals, and it made her

and attend Aren’s birthday celebration. She hoped

what awaited them. Instead of comfort, they were struck with

grabbed her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this

fixed on the spot as if she were still trying to process

murmured while repeating Tina’s words. She couldn’t believe Miranda was part of the Garrison

family but an enduring symbol of

but the Garrisons had defied that rule. Their legacy stretched back for centuries, with ancestors who held positions of power. In modern times, they built industries and

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honor, tradition, and unwavering purpose. For the past 30 years, they had

had no shortage of people vying for a connection, yet Miranda wasn’t just associated with them. Aren, the family head, treated her like a cherished granddaughter and held her in the

when Miranda showed up with a gift, but Evelyn hadn’t even let

worthy to come here? Hansel might be foolish enough to fall for you,

daughter of a famous politician or businessman? Since you’re neither, stop dreaming. Don’t even think about things that don’t belong to you, or you’ll only end

Then, she replied indifferently, “Does someone’s family background really determine their worth? My family might be ordinary, but I don’t see myself as any less than those socialites you admire so