When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0994

“It’s me,” Sebastian said.

Madison froze upon hearing his voice. She wondered if she was too on edge and thought she might be hearing things.

But then he spoke again. “Don’t be scared, Madison. It’s me, Sebastian. Open the door.”

When she realized it was him, she flung the door open. Their eyes met–her tear–filled gaze and his travel–weary one.

Sebastian’s heart tightened. “You…” He wondered what had happened to her.

Before he could say anything else, Madison threw herself into his arms. The impact made him grunt, but he held her tight. “Seb, it’s really you… I thought I was hearing things…” she sobbed.

He gently patted her back. “I’m here. Don’t cry.”

She held on a little longer before finally letting go. Wiping her tears, she remembered to invite him inside. Once he stepped in, she instinctively locked the door behind him.

action.

Madison hesitated before explaining.

to his

rushed to the hospital, half his body was paralyzed,

She stayed there until her father’s condition was stable, then returned home to grab some clothes and essentials for her mother,

found several relatives who were supposed to be in

they had good intentions, so I lied and told them my dad just had a cold. But they asked for his room number, and they’ll probably visit him tomorrow. What should

they might bring up the inheritance issue

any more stress, or his

placed his hands on

eased as she locked

1/2

+25 BONUS

Chapter 0994

you did the right thing. Don’t doubt yourself. If you hadn’t acted quickly and kept

you bought us tonight is enough to come up with a plan and put it into action. So, don’t