When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0859

“Yes,” Timothy answered calmly.

From a certain angle, he and Sam looked strikingly similar.

Timothy pried Nelly’s hand off his arm and strode away. As he passed Sam, he paused to pat him on the shoulder before leaving.

She stood frozen as she watched how calm and unaffected they both were. Then, something clicked, and her eyes widened in shock. “Sam! You already knew about this?”

She rushed over, grabbed his arms, and shook him. “You knew all along, didn’t you?”

Sam nodded. “Yes.”

“When did you find out?”

“I’ve known all along,” he replied.

Nelly let out a bitter laugh. “So, you both knew? All along I was the one left in the dark. My own husband and son made a fool out of me.”

“Mom, everyone has to face the consequences of their actions. Dad gave you a chance, but you didn’t take it,” Sam said.

“So, you’re saying I deserved this?”

“…If that’s how you choose to see it, then yes,” he replied.

Nelly fell silent.

…

inform Aren and Fiona of his decision concerning

for a long time. Finally, he said, “Perhaps this

Sam. As far

understand,” Timothy replied, though he wasn’t surprised

he couldn’t help but wonder, “What about me? What do I mean to

was leaving, Fiona walked him to the door.

is not here. Don’t bother looking around,” she

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bitter smile

it was gone in an instant. “Tim, you’re a good man. But you and Min… it just wasn’t meant

past 20 years. We’re grateful that Lionel’s been taking care of her. After

same thing. We don’t want to see you stuck in a relationship

up the peaceful life Min and Lionel have now. Do

speech. The blatant favoritism and protective stance naturally extended

bitter smile deepened. “You have my

thought once. But Mindy had been through a lot, and she had

himself to ruin that? So, he decided to let

night, Sam wasn’t surprised to see Timothy at the bar. It wasn’t the first time his father had gone there. In fact, it was Sam who had