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.

her room and barely spoke to anyone. The maids would bring her meals,

leave the house and attend Aren’s birthday celebration. She hoped the outing would

expected what awaited them. Instead of comfort, they were

grabbed her mother’s arm. “Please tell me this is just a dream. This can’t be

now, her eyes remained fixed on the spot as if she were still

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

weren’t just a wealthy family but an enduring symbol of prestige

but the Garrisons had defied that rule. Their legacy stretched back for centuries, with ancestors who held positions of power. In

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

yet Miranda wasn’t just associated with them. Aren, the family head,

that Easter holiday when Miranda showed up with a gift, but Evelyn hadn’t even

Are you worthy to come here? Hansel might be foolish enough to

marry into the Johnsons? Who do you think you are? A socialite? The. 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 up

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