Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
What was he doing here?
Earlier, when Connor mentioned having morning commitments, Mia speculated it might involve a scheduled surgery. However, she never expected to stumble upon him in the private hospital.
Was Connor contemplating a career change?
Connor was caught off guard when he saw Mia. Encountering her here was certainly not something he had anticipated.
Today, he came to conduct Laura’s standard preoperative check¨Cup.
Due to the intricate nature of Laura’s upcoming surgery, it involved a series of various tests and the formulation of a detailed surgical plan.
Connor had intentionally scheduled his morning to check on Laura, with plans to return later in
However, the unexpected encounter with Mia in Laura’s hospital room took him by surprise.
Connor’s demeanor grew awkward. Was this the day his identity might be exposed?
Mia, too, felt a sense of unease. Could this be the day Connor found out about her relationship with Timothy?.
Connor and Mia exchanged uneasy glances, their eyes flickering with a hint of discomfort.
Breaking the silence. Laura waved at Mia and exclaimed, “Mia, you’re here! Don’t just stand at the door, come over.”
Forcing a smile, Mia reluctantly walked over to Laura. She placed the flowers in the nearby vase and turned to Laura, “How have you been feeling lately?”
“I’ve been doing well. But, Mia, you seem a bit more tired than last time,” Laura remarked, holding Mia’s hand and scrutinizing her. “Is it due to the demands of your studies and work?”
Mia cleared her throat before answering. “Not exactly. I’ve actually put on some weight recently.”
She had carefully controlled her diet, fearing that overeating might expose her growing belly and make it difficult to conceal her pregnancy.
“Mia, what do you mean you’ve gained weight? Honestly, you look thinner to me.
“Now, remember, you’re not alone. You have a baby growing inside you. Please be mindful not to overwork yourself, Laura advised.
Upon hearing this, Mia’s heart raced, silently pleading, “Grandma Laura, please don’t say anything more!”
She knew that running into Connor today was a disaster waiting to happen.
As expected, Laura brought up Mia’s pregnancy, putting her in a challenging position. How could she possibly continue keeping it a secret from Connor?
In response, Mia offered a wry smile, saying, “Laura, my workload isn’t too taxing.”
“Mia, I don’t have an issue with you working, but given your pregnancy, the circumstances have changed. Please take good care of yourself. After giving birth, there’ll be plenty of time to return to work.
“I could even talk to Tim about securing a designer position for you in his company. As the young lady of the Barrett family, no one would dare to mistreat you,” Laura teased.
Upon hearing these words, Mia abandoned any resistance.
Even if she wished to salvage the situation, it seemed futile. Laura had completely unveiled the facade Mia had carefully maintained in front of Connor.
Mia refrained from looking in Connor’s direction, a sense of unease settling over her.
Instead, her gaze remained fixed on Laura. “Grandma, I understand the situation well. Please don’t worry.”
“Mia, I know you value your pride. I’ll have a conversation with Tim, and if you choose to work at the Barrett Group in the future, he’ll ensure you’re well taken care of. It’s settled,” Laura declared.
Mia responded with a hint of helplessness, saying, “Let’s discuss it when the time comes.”
Unbeknownst to Laura, Mia would no longer be residing in Bern City at that point.
Of course, Mia couldn’t reveal the truth to Laura at this moment.
If the Barrett family discovered her pregnancy, Mia wouldn’t be able to leave, and protecting the baby inside her would become even more challenging.
Connor couldn’t restrain himself and spoke up, “Grandma Laura, your checkup for today is done.
You should focus on resting in the upcoming days.”
Laura nodded, and the butler efficiently escorted the medical team out of the room.
Mia couldn’t help but steal a glance at Connor, and a wave of anxiety swept over her. How was she going to explain everything to him later?
Shortly after, Mia received a WhatsApp message from Connor: “Come out. I need to talk to you.”
A soft sigh escaped Mia as she read the message, acknowledging that she couldn’t evade the impending conversation.
Sooner or later, this day was destined to come.
After spending a few more moments chatting with Laura, Mia fabricated an excuse, mentioning she wanted to wash some fruit.
With a tray of fruits in hand, Mia left the ward.
Outside, Connor stood waiting. Without delay, he confronted Mia, wearing a stern expression.” Mia, what exactly is your relationship with Timothy?”
Mia sighed and surveyed their surroundings. “Connor, come with me. Let’s chat over there.”
do we need to go there? Can’t we just talk here?”
Connor’s face bore an expression of reluctance.
Mia gently tugged at his white coat. “Connor, please. Come with me. It’s not appropriate to discuss this here. We might disturb Grandma Laura.”
Eventually, Connor compromised.
Mia guided Connor to the far end of the corridor. Bowing her head, she spoke nervously, “Connor, let me explain.”
“Yeah, I’m listening. Speak up. What’s your relationship with Timothy, and whose child is in your belly?”
Mia took a deep breath and admitted, “Connor, by now, you’ve probably already guessed. The child in my belly belongs to Timothy.”
“What? That jerk had the audacity to sexually harass you? Damn it, I’ll make sure to put an end to him. Just watch me!”
Connor was furious upon learning about Timothy’s misconduct. Despite taking all precautions against Timothy, he still managed to exploit the situation!
Connor’s eyes flared with anger. He swore to make Timothy pay for mistreating Mia and causing her pregnancy.
This was beyond acceptable!
Mia anticipated that it would come to this, and she hastily seized Connor’s arm, urging. “Connor, calm down.”
“I can’t calm down. Let go of me, I’m going to find Timothy!”
Connor’s eyes blazed with murderous intent. In his mind, he had already formulated numerous ways to exact revenge on Timothy and obliterate any evidence of the crime!
Frightened, Mia’s eyelids twitched. “Connor, please, listen to me first.”
“There’s no need to explain. I already understand the situation. Mia, why don’t you stay at home? Once I handle Timothy, I’ll bring you back to Nord City. Trust me, no one can harm us.”
“Connor, the situation is not as you imagine.”
Connor cast a reassuring gaze at Mia, saying, “Mia, there’s no need to fear. In the past, you were isolated and vulnerable, hesitant to voice your concerns even in the face of mistreatment.
“Now, you have six brothers by your side. Each one of us is more than capable of dealing with Timothy. Moreover, Jason, being a lawyer, holds the most expertise in handling such matters.
“Even if Timothy manages to survive, we’ll ensure he faces imprisonment.”
Mia’s eyelids twitched as she absorbed his words, and she swiftly replied, “Connor, I doubt the effectiveness of the law in this situation.”
“Timothy’s harassment toward you is undeniable. Despite his status as a divorcee and the president of the Barrett Group, we won’t allow him to escape consequences.”
Clearing her throat, Mia responded, “Connor, I haven’t concluded the divorce proceedings with Timothy yet, and technically, our child was conceived during our marriage. Legally speaking, he didn’t harass me.”
Upon hearing Mia’s detailed account, Connor found himself taken aback, seemingly struggling to fully compr¨¦hend the information.
After a moment, Connor leaned against the wall, feeling a wave of dizziness washing over him.
Mia rushed to assist him; her voice filled with concern. “Connor, are you okay?”
“I¨CI’m okay, just trying to wrap my head around this. Mia, did you say you’re going through a divorce with Timothy? So, you’re married, and Timothy is your husband?”
Mia nodded meekly in response.
“Mia, how could you not have shared such an important matter with us? Why keep it a secret? If I hadn’t accidentally discovered your pregnancy, were you planning to keep it hidden forever?”
Mia paused before answering. “I ended up marrying Timothy accidentally, and I didn’t want others to be aware of my relationship with him.”
“Mia, we’re your family. You should have confided in us about this.”
Only then did Connor wrap his head around the situation¨Cthe woman who tied the knot with the unconscious Timothy back then was Mia, his sister!
The sheer thought of it sent a wave of emotions through Connor. He was angry and remorseful.
Maya wished to get married to Timothy but was stopped by Dominic. In the end, she shrugged off the idea probably because she assumed that Timothy would die.