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.

You’re my brother’s friends,” she replied. Then, Julie pointed to the couch in a corner.

headed to the

scent of herbs hit Miranda as soon as she entered the house.

pot on the stove was already sizzling loudly Joli wrapped the handle with a cloth, lifted it carefully, and poured

was his mother’s daily dose of

would be reheated later to save on firewood.

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

medicine is ready. I’ll help you to drink

“Alright.”

Chapter 0870

couldn’t help but stand up and follow Joli. However, she politely stopped at the doorway without stepping

Miller, lay on the 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 the

had faded.

herbal medicine permeated the air, but it couldn’t mask

feeling, but the atmosphere in the bedroom

He carefully fed Wanda her medicine and food, wiped her mouth, washed her hands, and gently helped her lie back

he left the room and closed the door behind

three people waiting for him in

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

Sebastian had never encountered a situation like this