When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0870

Madison’s words sounded blunt, but she wasn’t wrong.

Joli scratched his head awkwardly. “I… couldn’t remember your phone numbers, so…”

“What about Theodore? Don’t tell me his phone broke too?”

At the mention of Theodore, the light in Joli’s eyes dimmed considerably. “He’s still unconscious and still in the hospital, so he can’t use his phone…”

The three exclaimed in unison, “Unconscious?”

Miranda asked, “What happened to him?”

“Speaking of which, it does involve my family. It’s…”

Suddenly, a coughing sound came from the bedroom. Joli seemed to remember something and quickly turned toward the kitchen. As he left, he called back to the three of them. “I’m sorry, you guys take a seat for now. Julie, pour some water for our guests.”

Julie obediently fetched three rustic cups and began pouring hot water from a thermos. Madison quickly waved her hands: “Don’t trouble yourself, Julie! I’m not thirsty!”

However, she didn’t listen and still poured a cup for each of them.

“Thank you,” Miranda said.

pointed to the couch in a corner.

she headed

as soon as she

the handle with a cloth,

his mother’s

last two doses would be reheated later to save on firewood. Then, he poured out the dregs

of herbal medicine, walked through the living room, and into one of the

ready. I’ll help you to

“Alright.”

Chapter 0870

but stand up and follow Joli. However, she politely stopped

bed. She appeared frail and had a head of white hair. She was covered with a thick quilt that had been washed so many times that

had faded.

it couldn’t mask the heavy

the feeling, but the

mouth, washed her hands, and gently helped her lie back down before tucking

he left the room

for him in the living room. His

There was so much to say, but he didn’t

and Sebastian had never encountered a situation