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When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 142
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Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE "Mom, eat a couple more. They're crunchy and sweet!" Quincey urged her to hurry before they were gone.

Jenny sighed. "All you two do is eat. You're just here to torment me!" Quincey and Harold couldn't figure out what was wrong and exchanged puzzled looks.

Soon, it was noon. The housekeeper had cout from the kitchen several times, asking when they could set the table.

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Let's wait a bit longer. Leonard isn't finished yet," Rena said.

Anna immediately agreed, “Let's wait until everyone is here before setting the table." Another hour passed, and Rena started glancing toward the upstairs study. "Mom and Dad, should we start eating? It's Christmas, and we can't keep everyone waiting." Rena said.

“It's fine, I'm not hungry. How about you, George?" Anna turned to George and asked.

"I'm not hungry, George replied.

+25 BONUS Chapter 0144 "Is anyone hungry?" Anna then turned to the others and asked.

The room fell silent.

"Alright then, we'll wait a bit longer," Anna decided.

Suddenly, a voice cfrom the entrance, "What are we waiting for? Are you all waiting for me?"

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A woman walked in and took off her down coat. Underneath, she wore a black suit, and her hair was neatly pinned up at the back of her head. "Cynthia?" Anna stood up from the sofa and looked at Cynthia. "Weren't you supposed to be on duty and not coming?" Cynthia Sutton was the manager of Merlin Bank. She had told Anna earlier that she wouldn't be able to cdue to work commitments.

"I had someone cover for me. I just left for a short while to have a meal.

It's not a big deal," Cynthia explained E as she changed her shoes. "Rena, Jenny, Harold, Lionel; Mindy..." Cynthia greeted everyone in turn. Her gaze landed on Miranda next. "Mimi, you're back?" "Aunt Cynthia," Miranda greeted her.

"You've grown up and becquite beautiful. It's just... Cynthia's gaze lingered on Miranda's face, then shifted to the bag next to her, causing her to frown slightly. "Cynthia, cand have sfruit." Rena warmly invited her.

Cynthia smiled and handed over a small box. "A Christmas gift. Rena, you've worked hard for the family this year." Rena was surprised. "For me?"