When fate plays its hand

Chapter 0840

Back when Mindy’s disappearance was confirmed, Fiona couldn’t help but suspect Nelly when the police failed to find her and had to give up.

The two sisters had gone out together, yet only Mindy was abducted. If the abductors were after money, wouldn’t it have made more sense to capture both of them? They could have demanded a higher

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with two hostages. novelbin

One hostage versus two… Any hesitation would be a disrespect to the ransom they could demand.

Abductors weren’t that stupid! If they acted out of lust, both of them should be taken all the more.

Yet, Nelly returned unharmed in the end. What did that imply?

Fiona’s suspicion peaked when Nelly finally married Timothy. She was the biggest beneficiary of Mindy’s disappearance. There were too many details that raised questions.

Fiona said, “I had no evidence and couldn’t report her to the police, but I already believed in my heart that she was behind it! I couldn’t bear to live under the same roof as the person who harmed my daughter, nor could I continue being a loving mother toward her.”

If even she deceived herself, then what about Mindy? How could Mindy accept it if she forgave the culprit?

At the time, two thoughts consumed Fiona’s mind. She couldn’t and wouldn’t forgive Nelly! That was why Fiona deliberately distanced herself from Nelly. Sometimes, she even lost control and lashed out verbally at her, blatantly giving her the cold shoulder.

Her aim was to make Nelly feel frustrated. Fiona wanted to deny her everything she desired!

Although she couldn’t control other people, she could control who she wanted around her. Aren’s expression grew pained. “You’ve kept all this in your heart for years. Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Would you have believed me if I had told you? I knew you probably wouldn’t believe me from the way you thought my temper had worsened, and how I was being deliberately distant from Nelly,” Fiona retorted.

Aren’s chest tightened. “I’m sorry, Min… I’m sorry, Fiona…”

Mindy said, “Dad, don’t be like this… The reason I’m telling you this is not to make you feel regretful or sad. Instead…”

She emphasized every word, “From now on, don’t give Nelly any chance to harm us again.”

Chapter 0840

Fiona held Mindy’s hand tightly, nodding as tears streamed down her face. “Yes. From now on, no one will ever hurt us again!”

Aren shot up from his seat. “No, we can’t just let this go!”

“What are you planning to do?” Fiona asked.

“Of course, I’m going to make her pay!”

She immediately stopped him. “Are you out of your mind? We’ve only just reunited with Min. Don’t do anything illegal.”

“Are we just going to let her off?” he asked through gritted teeth.

“Now that we know Nelly was behind it, she would definitely leave traces behind, no matter how long it has been,” Fiona said.

Aren frowned. “What do

you

mean?”

“Those abductors were never caught, right? Let’s keep looking for them! Min, do you still remember what they look like?”

Mindy nodded firmly. “I do!”

“Good. We’ve been unsuccessful all these years mainly because we lacked enough information. It will be much easier now that Min remembers them. Besides…” Fiona paused for a moment, looking at Aren “Isn’t your birthday coming up?”

He was taken aback. “Why are you bringing up my birthday all of a sudden?”

Fiona narrowed her eyes slightly and sighed. “It’s been a long time since our family had a proper celebration. Why don’t we take this opportunity to host a grand banquet and invite all the elites of Elgerson City?”

Aren was still confused. “And then?”

“Of course, we’ll announce Min’s identity and formally introduce Miranda and Lionel to high society. At the same time…”

A cold look flashed in Fiona’s eyes.