Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
However, the other party had blocked her number!
Realizing that her number was blocked, Mia was so stunned that she couldn’t speak.
Would anyone believe this? That her cousin’s girlfriend actually blocked her number?
Claude must have been in the middle of something. That was why he wasn’t aware of Mia’s messages and the misunderstanding occurred.
After considering the whole situation, Mia decided to put it at the back of her mind until he was available.
Even if Mia attempted to explain her stance to the woman, the woman wouldn’t buy it anyway.
Since she had taken leave before coming out of the studio and Claude was busy, what should she do?
“How about visiting Grandma at the hospital?” she thought.
Then, she hailed a cab to go to the hospital.
Laura was still in the ICU, and no visitors were allowed at the moment. Therefore, all Mia could do was ask the medical staff about Laura’s condition.
The nurse recounted, “Status showed something abnormal about her blood pressure during the dawn, but we managed to stabilize her. Her condition is stable right now.”
Mia’s heart surged to her throat at the mention of the critical condition Laura was in. Fortunately,
Laura’s life was no longer in danger.
Mia couldn’t check on Laura herself, so she prayed for Laura.
On her way out of the hospital, Mia ran into Timothy and some doctors at the elevator. A
discussion seemed to be going on.
Timothy raised his head only to be surprised to see her. Calmly, he spoke to the doctors, “Please inform me if anything happens.”
“Don’t worry, Mr. Barrett. There’s a team specially assigned to look after Mrs. Barrett Senior. All medical staff are on shift until her life is out of danger.”
Timothy nodded in response and the doctors dispersed.
Needless to say, Mia had overheard what the doctor said. With the 24/7 surveillance, there shouldn’t be any issue.
Timothy pursed his lips, “Grandma’s fine now. Don’t worry.” He sounded a little stiff.
She nodded. “Glad to hear that.”
“You’re not working? It’s the weekends.” He recalled that she had to work on weekends.
In fact, someone as talented as Mia wouldn’t have needed to work overtime in his company on the weekends.
However, she’d rather stay in that small studio. The thought of the owner of the studio perturbed Timothy.
She paused for a second. “I’ve made up my mind. Studies come before anything. I can earn a living by accepting orders occasionally, so I don’t have to go to work.”
A crease formed between his brows. “Earn a living? You need money?”
“Yes. We always need money to sustain ourselves. After all, we have to pay bills and cover our expenses.”
His gaze focused on her for a moment. Then, he fished out his wallet and pulled out a black card.”
Take it.”
Mia gave the black card a glimpse, but she didn’t take it. “No, thank you. I don’t need it.”
“Previously, you didn’t want those assets. But you need money now. If words get out, it’ll tarnish my reputation.”
She couldn’t understand Timothy’s train of thought. “How do my living circumstances have something to do with your reputation?”
Was Timothy plotting a scheme?
There was an awkward shift in his expression. “You’re my wife.”
“We’re going to divorce soon.”
“It doesn’t matter if you’re my ex¨Cwife. People might see me as someone stingy toward his ex-
wife. Just take it.”
Mia retreated one step backward. “No. Give up.”
If she accepted his money, what would that make her? Wouldn’t that make her a gold¨Cdigger?
Right then, Mia’s phone rang. She cast a glance at the dialer’s name. It was Claude!
Quickly, she answered the call. “Hey, you finally called.”
“Are you Claude’s family?” She paused. “Yes, I am.”
“We’re the cops. There’s an issue at Vania Hotel. Could you come over?” Mia could tell that something happened to Claude,
He rarely traveled to Bern City, making him a foreigner here!
Worried, she hung up the call and ran out of the hospital. She bypassed Timothy, who watched her leave.
He didn’t expect her to leave so suddenly without sparing him a word! His lips pursed into a thin line as he stared at her back. Mixed feelings swarmed in him.
Just what had happened that made her this anxious?
It couldn’t be Connor, who actually rushed over to examine Laura a while ago. He was now having his break time.
That left the question hanging in the air¨Cwho was the person that called Mia?
A distressed Mia took a cab to Vania Hotel.
There was a group of people standing outside a presidential suite, seemingly guarding the entrance.
She thought they would stop her, but to her surprise, they let her enter the room.
Questions began popping in her head.
She headed to the bedroom, where she saw two officers.
There, sitting on the couch, was a gorgeous lady and Claude cladding in a robe. Their expressions were grim.
Mia walked up to them, her eyes on Claude. “What happened?”
Did the couple fight because of that misunderstanding?
He sighed. “Nothing big. The cops simply need someone from our family for verification because I’m from Nord City.”
As soon as he finished, the gorgeous lady spoke up, “What do you mean by nothing big? You better explain yourself, Claude Lane. Did you come to Bern City for a business trip or an affair? I thought it was a hot chick. I didn’t expect her to be so lame—“
“Shut up!” His visage turned frosty as he stared at her. “You can tell me off, but not Mia.”
He was a playboy, but no one could talk trash about her sister.
He frowned. “And take that back. Which part of Mia is lame? She’s kind, mature, and pretty.”
The sudden praise caught Mia off guard. How could he blurt something like that so overtly when his girlfriend looked like a celebrity?
“Are you finally admitting, Claude Lane? Didn’t you say you like me? We’ve only started hanging out less than a month, but you already have a new lover!”
Things were getting out of control. Mia quickly cleared up the misunderstanding. “Miss, you’re misunderstanding. He’s my brother. It’s not like what you think it is.”
That lady roared, “Stop giving me that bullshit! I’m not buying it! I did the same to be his girlfriend back then. If you’re planning to do the same to drive a wedge between us, not a chance!”
Silence dawned upon Mia and the two officers.
Claude said, “Enough. I’ve reached my limit. Let’s break up. You can leave.”
With reddened eyes, the woman wore a pitiful face. “Claude, you can’t break up with me! Don’t you know how much I like you?”
Of course, Mia didn’t want to be the cause of their breakup. That would make her a sinner!
She approached him. “Claude, it’s because I messaged you this morning and she’s taking our relationship the wrong way.”
He scrolled through his WhatsApp to check the chat history, but Mia’s name wasn’t on the list!
Realizing that Claude was scouring her name, Mia explained. “It’s not there.” This was so awkward for her.
“Why not? I pinned your chat, though.” He clearly remembered that he had pinned their chat, but it vanished.
She let out a wry cough. “My number’s blocked.”
“Who blocked your number?” Learning that Mia’s number was blocked, he turned behind fiercely.”
Was it you? I let you use my phone and yet you blocked Mia’s number?”