Longing You (Book 4)

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Miranda was distorted. She wished for nothing more than for things to return to normal after the misfortune that took place seven years ago. It's a shame that her life will now be filled with loneliness. But she has to be strong and accept her fate. And with that in mind, she went to work.

She worked at Little Stars Orphanage in Bluestone Valley. Her uncle used to own this place, but she has taken over the management post his death.

She loves the place from the bottom of her heart. It was unfortunate that she would be unable to show her daughter the love she deserved on the day she left. So, she spends time with the kids in her orphanage. It can be described as a kind of replacement or redemption, and everyone needs one reason in their life to help them survive.

Further, this place was like an extended family to her because she had lost her own a long time ago, and it was the hardest decision she had ever made.

This was one of hers.

Miranda arrived at her destination within ten minutes, as it was only a ten-minute walk from her home. She needed to complete some paperwork for the adoption of one girl who was leaving the orphanage to start a new life. It always made her sad when one of the kids had to leave this place, but she knew it was for the best. They all deserve to have a family.

Martha, one of her co-workers, interrupted her train of thought. "Yes, Martha?"

She is in charge of all aspects of human resources. Whether it is to hire new staff or add volunteers to the group, she is the person for that. Further, she also makes sure of the safety of the children and various other policies.

"Someone has arrived to meet with you. Should I send them in? Martha asked.

"Yes, send them in." Miranda concurred with a nod. When the door opened after a few seconds, she was surprised to see who stood in front of her. It was Eric and her daughter. Their presence caused her to immediately get up from her seat, her face losing all colour.

Eric had not anticipated this. Under no circumstances, he expected to run to meet Miranda in an orphanage out of all other places. He had not expected her, of all the people in the world, to be the owner of this orphanage when Margret escorted him into the room.

He was rock solid on his feet until his daughter tugged at his hand, at which point he stepped in front of her and sat on the chair reflexively. Miranda quickly flipped the photo frame next to her laptop. She can't risk him discovering any traces of how she feels or what life has become of her. It is bad enough that he will now discover she is the owner of this orphanage.

"You are the same lady we saw at the party yesterday." Lizzy pointed it out with a twinkle in her eyes.

Her daughter was dressed in a sky-blue dress with two pigtails. She looked well, and she was proud that Eric had done well with their daughter.

"Yes, I am Miranda Patrick." Miranda used her maiden name rather than Liston to avoid confounding Lizzy. She was still a stranger to her, and her relationship with Eric would have only confused their daughter more. She can't escape the truth that she's nothing more than Eric's estranged wife.

"Lizzy and her two friends wanted to volunteer at this orphanage and spend time with the children," Eric explained hesitantly to Miranda. Ideally, he should have stormed out immediately with his daughter when he saw that it was her who managed and owned this orphanage. But for some reason, he was unable to do that.

"That could be arranged. You only need to fill out some paperwork, and they can begin whenever they want." She told him softly, carefully handing him the papers, avoiding any physical contact.