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.

…

to inform Aren and Fiona of his

Finally, he said, “Perhaps

As far

though he

wonder, “What about me? What do I mean to you both?” But in the end, he kept

to the door. He couldn’t resist

here. Don’t bother looking around,”

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gave a bitter smile and lowered his

in an instant. “Tim, you’re a good man. But you and Min… it just

20 years. We’re grateful that Lionel’s been taking care of her. After spending some time with him, we’ve come to really like

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

don’t want to mess up the peaceful life Min

her little speech. The blatant favoritism and

smile deepened.

the thought once. But Mindy had been through a lot, and she had finally reunited with her family

that? So, he decided to let it be.

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