Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Then, the Barretts announced that someone was willing to get married to Timothy.
Connor regretted it now. Things would’ve been better if they found Mia three years ago.
Mia’s guilt pricked her conscience. “I know that I was wrong. We weren’t close in the beginning. so I didn’t know how to bring it up. Plus, we were considering a divorce at that time, thinking that it was best to end things sooner.
On top of that, the Barretts were a prestigious family in Bern City.
Mia didn’t want to cause her brothers trouble, hence the decision to keep them in the dark.
She lifted her head. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have kept it from you guys.”
A deep sigh escaped Connor’s lips. He patted her head. “Don’t apologize. We should be the ones apologizing. If we had found you sooner, things would’ve been different. You didn’t need to suffer so much either.”
What had been done was done. He couldn’t bring himself to blame Mia.
No wonder Timothy took action as soon as he caught wind of her kidnap.
After a discussion, Connor and Dominic decided to keep a close eye on Timothy, who had feelings for Mia.
Who would’ve known that Mia and Timothy had been married for three years? With a child at that.
Lowering his gaze, Connor looked at her. “Mia, did the Barretts let you go fully knowing that you’re pregnant?”
She shook her head. “Actually, they don’t know I’m pregnant. Mrs. Barrett Senior would only compromise and go ahead with the surgery on the condition that I got pregnant. I planned to admit that I’m pregnant for her sake, but the Barrett family didn’t believe me. They thought I was lying, so I went along with it.”
Now, Connor knew the whole story.
A crease formed between his brows. “How despicable of them! Mia, were you forced to get married to Timothy?”
“No. I did it on my own will. Because I liked him.”
Hearing that, he put his head in his hands. Everything he heard today was difficult for him to take
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She managed a forced smile. “I’ve decided to get over him. But I have to keep the act up until Mrs.
Barrett Senior’s surgery is over. She treats me well, that’s why.”
If that’s the
“Mia, are you sure you can get over him? case, I suggest you don’t keep the baby.”
She stroked her belly. “I want to keep the baby, Connor. The baby’s the only family I had before you guys found me. I made up my mind to get over him back then. I can’t simply give up on the baby just because I found my family.”
It was heart wrenching to hear that, especially what Mia said about the baby being her only family.
His heart broke into a million pieces.
He reached out to hug her, his eyes red. “Okay. Keep the baby.”
No matter what kind of favor Mia asked for, he felt that he could agree to all of them.
After all, they owed her too much. There was no way they could make up for it no matter what they did.
Mia settled in Connor’s arms and wiped her tears off discreetly.
It was fortunate that he could understand her decision.
At that moment, a piercing gaze caught on her radar, making her skin crawl.
Mia raised her head to see Timothy standing not far from them. His eyes held a dark glint.
Her breathing hitched.
What was Timothy doing here? This was such bad timing.
If Connor saw Timothy, things would go out of control.
The quick¨Cwitted Mia yanked Connor’s arm over, preventing him from seeing Timothy in the corridor.
An idea crossed her mind. “Connor, I almost forgot to ask you something. How is Mrs. Barrett Senior doing? Why are you the one examining her today?”
That question caught him off guard and pricked at his guilty conscience. “D¨CDidn’t I tell you that I have to participate in the surgery because her case is complicated? A surgery such as hers requires an extra set of hands. We can help out immediately in case of emergencies.”
Mia could vaguely remember him saying that. In that case, it was normal for him to show up there.
He let out a wry cough to hide his guilt. “Now that you’ve brought it up. I just remembered that I have a meeting to attend. It’s regarding Mrs. Barrett Senior’s surgery.”
Connor turned and walked away as soon as he finished. Mia’s heart rose to her throat.
Timothy was still here!
But when she went over to check the corridor, there was no sign of Timothy’s shadow.
Where was he?
A wave of relief willed the tension away. She spoke up. “Connor, will her surgery proceed as scheduled?”
“Of course. Why ask?” A slight nervousness tinged his face.
Did Mia spot something amiss?
She contemplated for a moment. “Connor, I heard that the doctor in charge of the surgery is a great doctor in Nord City. And that his sister¨CMaya¨Clikes Timothy. Anyway, a lot of things. happened and I thought the doctor wouldn’t agree to perform the surgery himself.”
He knew what she was implying.
Timothy called off the engagement with Maya because Connor revealed that he agreed to perform the surgery because of Mia.
It actually served as a warning for Timothy to stay away from Mia.
Yet, Connor didn’t expect them to be a married couple. If Connor had known that, he wouldn’t have told Timothy the truth. Never!
Connor rued that day so much.
Had he known their relationship sooner, he wouldn’t have intervened in the Barrett family’s matters. He would’ve taken Mia away from Nord City.
“Don’t worry, Mia. A famous doctor is in charge of her surgery. I promise,” he glossed it over.
“Will that famous doctor attend the meetings with other doctors?”
That question stunned him, rendering him speechless.
He stammered over his words. “Why ask, Mia? Perhaps you want to meet him?”
What if Mia wanted to meet the famous doctor? What should he do?
Hire an actor?
She shook her head. “Nope, just asking. It doesn’t matter if I get to meet him. What matters most is that the surgery is successful.”
That famous doctor was Maya’s brother. If Mia showed herself, he might hate her and things could go south.
What should she do when that happens?
Mia hoped everything could go smoothly.
Connor was relieved when Mia claimed that she didn’t want to meet him.
That was for the best.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t know how to explain the situation to her.
Mia caught on Connor’s expression and something seemed off to her. “Connor, you’re acting out of character today.”
“Am I? It’s probably because of work,” Connor attempted to brush it off.
“Go ahead. You have a meeting, don’t you? I’ll keep Mrs. Barrett Senior company,” Mia decided not to pry further.
He nodded. “I’ll take you to the hospital for a prenatal checkup in the afternoon.”
Watching her getting close to the Barrett family was the last thing he asked for, but he was aware of how attached Mia could be.
Before the Lane brothers began taking care of Mia, Laura looked after her so he couldn’t force her to leave Laura.
Everything would be settled once he brought her out of Nord City, away from the Barretts.
Mia watched Connor take the stairs to the floor beneath. A faint sigh escaped her lips.
After washing some fruits, she headed to the patient’s room. The door opened the moment she approached the door.
Timothy walked out of the room, standing right in front of her. His tall stature gave more pressure when he closed in on her.
Holding her breath and a plate of fruits, Mia met his deep eyes.