Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Sharon pointed at Mia and retorted, “Mia, quit daydreaming. Tim will never have a child with you. Signing the document won’t make a difference. Maybe it’s time to let go of this fantasy of yours.”
Observing Sharon pointing, Mia forcefully swung the document toward her, remarking, “Mind your manners. It’s impolite to point fingers at people.
“I hadn’t intended to sign it initially, but given your insistence, wouldn’t it be disrespectful if I choose not to?”
Sharon was momentarily taken aback, trembling with anger. “Tim, are you hearing this? This is
Mia’s true nature. Don’t let her deceive you.”
Maya’s eyes lit up, seizing the opportunity to feign vulnerability. “Ms. Bowen, surely Mrs. Barrett didn’t mean what she said. How could you lay hands on her? She’s your mother¨Cin¨Claw, for goodness¡® sake!”
Mia replied nonchalantly, “Sorry, but that’s just how I am. I have a temper, and I’m not particularly reasonable.”
As Mia spoke, she casually glanced up at Timothy, displaying an air of nonchalance.
All eyes turned toward him, anticipating a response.
Timothy retorted coldly, “This document was given by Grandma, and no one can question her decision. With her surgery already underway, I don’t have time to waste here.”
After uttering these words, Timothy turned and walked toward the operating room.
Mia was somewhat taken aback. Timothy’s silence was unusual, considering that in the past, he might have sided with Maya and perceived the situation as Mia’s fault.
Mia had initially braced herself for a confrontation, but Timothy’s unexpected behavior caught her off guard.
The surprise wasn’t limited to Mia, even Sharon and Maya were shocked. Mia had been remarkably arrogant a moment ago, yet Timothy seemed unfazed.
Mia, unwilling to waste any more time with Sharon and Maya, proceeded toward the operating room.
Sharon suggested reluctantly, “Let’s go. We should follow them.”
Just then, a bodyguard unexpectedly intercepted Sharon and Maya.
“Apologies, Mrs. Barrett, but Mr. Barrett has instructed that unrelated individuals cannot approach the operating room.”
Maya, though infuriated, restrained herself in front of Sharon. She could only ask pitifully, “Mrs.
Barrett, what was the deal with the document Mia had just now?”
“Ms. Lane, there’s no need to worry. Mia is not pregnant. So, that document is merely a piece of paper.
“By the time Mrs. Barrett Senior’s surgery is over, it will have exceeded the waiting period required for Timothy and Mia’s divorce.
“Once their divorce is finalized, they will have no further ties,” Sharon reassured.
Upon hearing Sharon’s explanation, Maya felt considerably relieved.
As long as Mia wasn’t expecting, the document held no significance.
Sharon continued to comfort Maya and escorted her downstairs to wait.
However, Shelly, who was nearby, harbored some skepticism. Just a while ago, Wilhelmina had messaged her with evidence confirming Mia’s pregnancy.
Despite this, Shelly found herself unable to contact Wilhelmina afterward. It seemed as though
Wilhelmina had vanished without a trace.
Could it be that Wilhelmina was evading Maya’s phone calls out of guilt? Could it perhaps stem from dishonesty?
Nonetheless, Shelly couldn’t help but find Mia’s words peculiar.
It Mia had indeed conceived in secret and signed the document, wouldn’t that potentially give her control over the Barrett family in the future?
Would Shelly still be able to enjoy her benefits in the long run?
Regardless, Shelly was resolute in confirming whether Mia was truly pregnant.
Outside the operating room, Mia gazed at the blinking red light, her body tensing up.
Despite her confidence in Connor’s medical skills, worry lingered in Mia’s thoughts.
After all undergoing surgery was an affair filled with risks and variables.
The outcome of the procedure remained unknown, and unforeseen events could potentially transpire.
Mia sat on a chair, fervently praying for Laura’s surgery to go smoothly.
Shortly after, Timothy joined her, balancing a laptop on his lap, deeply engrossed in his work.
Seated in close proximity, their arms occasionally brushed against each other.
Feeling uncomfortable, Mia shifted away, creating some distance between them.
Noticing her movement, Timothy squinted slightly and questioned, “Is something wrong? Does being close to me make you uncomfortable?”
Upon hearing his words, Mia couldn’t help but feel annoyed.
She turned to him and remarked, “Being in such close proximity, especially as an unmarried man and woman, could easily lead to speculation from others.”
“Are you apprehensive about potential rumors, or is there a particular individual you’re worried about encountering?”
Timothy’s mood soured further as he thought about Connor carrying out the surgery. It appeared that Mia was intentionally keeping her distance, likely because of Connor.
Out of all the men Mia could have chosen, she had to choose Connor.
The Lane family in Nord City proved to be a sizable and intricate clan, surpassing even the complexity of the Barrett family.
Should Mia tie the knot with Connor eventually, she would undeniably face scrutiny and criticism from the elders of the Lane family.
Mia was puzzled by Timothy’s words. She merely wanted to maintain a comfortable distance from him.
What was he implying by asking whom she was apprehensive about encountering? It was not as if she had engaged in any dubious behavior.
She casually responded, “Exactly, I just didn’t want to be seen and misinterpreted by others.”
Besides, both Sharon and Maya were present at the hospital. Shouldn’t Timothy be wary of potential misunderstandings with Maya?
Contemplating this, Mia suddenly questioned, “Oh, by the way, why did you break off your engagement with Maya?”
She had been eager to inquire about this matter for quite some time, but the suitable moment never seemed to present itself.
With Laura’s surgery now underway, marking a countdown in Timothy and Mia’s divorce, Mia unexpectedly found herself growing a bit curious.
Timothy’s eyes narrowed slightly. “What do you think?”
Was Mia trying to fish for information she already knew?
It was evident that Mia had persuaded Connor to perform Laura’s surgery, yet she chose not to disclose any details.
Instead, she allowed Maya to manipulate the situation, using it as a pretext to coerce Timothy into a fake engagement.
If Connor hadn’t divulged the truth to Timothy on the day of the engagement, Timothy would have remained unaware.
What was Mia’s underlying motive?
Mia’s eyes sparkled with a sudden realization. “Did you end your engagement with Maya because you saw through her deceitful facade?”
What was Mia trying to imply?
Timothy hesitated before speaking, “Mia, what on earth is going on inside your head?”
“Well, it’s always you who seems to occupy my thoughts, isn’t it?” Mia replied almost instinctively,
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Instantly, she clammed up, choosing not to say anything further.
Upon hearing her response. Timothy’s expression turned somewhat awkward. “Mia, it’s evident now why you have so many admirers. They must have all been charmed by your sweet talk, haven’t they?”
Why hadn’t Timothy realized earlier how adept Mia was at flirting?
Mia’s face flushed with embarrassment, yet she wasn’t willing to be cornered by Timothy like this.
Boldly, she shot back, “Don’t talk nonsense. Sweet¨Ctalk? I’ve only done that with one man, and it’s you!”
Following her statement, Timothy coughed awkwardly. “Mia, what are you going on about?”
After all, Timothy had never allowed Mia to engage in such behavior!
Over the past three years, their ¡®romantic¡® connection had stayed purely platonic, except for that one unforeseen incident.
Mia swiftly grasped the implications of her words, and her cheeks turned red.
She clarified. “I was just babbling. You’re clearly reading too much into it, and your mind is fabricating inappropriate ideas.”