Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“Is that so? Mia, you and your family can head outside and grab something to eat. I’ll be there in a short while.”
Mia stood up and cued her brothers, “Let’s go.”
The six men rose to their feet, casting an intimidating glance at Timothy.
Timothy stood there all alone, under their scrutiny and faces of judgment.
Kaleb couldn’t help but wipe the beads of sweat off his forehead. If a glare could kill someone, Timothy would’ve been dead for god¨Cknew¨Chow¨Cmany¨Ctimes.
The Lanes obviously held a bad impression of Timothy.
The parlor soon became quiet.
Laura looked at Timothy, asking indifferently, “I’ve hosted a party for you. What are you going to do now?”
He frowned. “I never expected her brothers to come along.”
He thought that Mia would come alone.
Laura held a cup of tea and explained, “I told her to invite her brothers.”
“Why?”
“Because they’re her family. If you want to earn her forgiveness, you should deal with her family first.”
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She put her teacup down. “But I don’t think they like you.”
His lips pressed firmly. That was an unnecessary reminder.
“Say, Tim. If you really want to win her heart back, you should offer a sincere apology before pursuing her again. Once she returns to Nord City, a place so far away, I’m afraid her family will arrange blind dates for her. When that happens, you’re out of the game.”
Creases formed between his brows. “That’s what I’m worried about. Her brothers might get in the way.”
“That’s normal. After all, no one could ever forgive the fact that their sister suffered in a marriage for three years before consigning to divorce. You’re the one to blame for not appreciating her.”
Guilt was suffocating him.
Laura returned to the topic. “Enough of this useless talk. What did you prepare for today?”
“A set of jewelry. It’s her favorite brand.”
“That won’t be enough. The necklace she’s wearing right now is very expensive. It completely outranks the limited edition jewelry you prepared.”
Laura’s eyes darted to Kaleb. She ordered, “Kaleb, bring me the box I prepared.”
Timothy’s expression shifted the moment he saw what was inside the box. “I can’t take that, Grandma.
This was your wedding gift.”
“Do you think it’s a present from me to you? I’m asking you to give it to Mia. Expensive and meaningful presents are important to show our sincerity. Getting yourself a wife is expensive.”
Timothy stared at the accessory. “This is different. Mia is not a materialistic woman. She won’t want it.”
“It’s no wonder you’re single, Tim. Mia is Ms. Lane now. What is there that she doesn’t have? Listen to
1. me. Take it. If you don’t want me to suffer a loss, make sure you win her back to be my granddaughter¨Cin-
law again. I won’t be losing anything once we become a family.” (5)
Finally accepting her heartfelt advice, he took the box. “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll make sure to make that happen.”
Chapter 592
“I’m glad to hear that. Go ahead.” Laura wore a relieved smile at the fact that Timothy had finally wised up.
Holding the box of jewelry, he informed, “Grandma, Luna’s here.”
“What for?” Her expression dulled upon hearing the information.
“She heard that you finished your surgery and wanted to see you.”
“I don’t need that. I’m not dead yet.” She rose from her seat.
Her reaction was within his expectations. He walked toward Kaleb and told him, “Help me switch the jewelry. Tell Luna to not show up at the party at the moment.”
Kaleb took the box of jewelry. “Yes, sir.”
Intending to switch the jewelry, Kaleb headed to where the presents were placed. Coincidentally, he ran into Shelly, who was leading Luna into the house.
He said, “Ms. Maynard, Mr. Barrett told me to inform you not to show up at the party at the moment.”
A grimace distorted Luna’s lips. “Why? Is it because Mrs. Barrett Senior doesn’t want to see me?”
Kaleb left without offering an answer as he had done what he was told to do.
Shelly hurriedly comforted her, “Don’t take it to heart, Luna. Grandma is always like this. If she really doesn’t like you, she would have driven you out of the house.”
Luna managed a smile. “I prepared a gift for her, though.”
“She’ll know that. Oh, these are the accessories Timothy bought for you. Did you know about it?”
The box left by Kaleb appeared familiar to Shelly. Wasn’t that the latest limited edition collection from Vior?
She snitched to him on purpose and he really did purchase it!
Who else would it be for if it wasn’t Luna?
Luna’s eyes lit up as she stared at the box. She reached out to open it.
Meanwhile, Mia and her brothers made their way to the party in the yard. She headed to the food section herself.
Pregnant women shouldn’t be starving, so she had to eat.
Coincidentally, Dahlia and Dixie were there as well.
It was a classic enemies’ encounter, but a rather awkward one at that.
Dahlia and Dixie’s visage distorted into a mask of rage before they made themselves scarce in the end, fearing the thought of Mia settling the score with them.
Mia simply shrugged at the hilarious event because she didn’t intend to seek revenge anyway.
“Happy with the scene you’re causing at the party, Mia Bowen?”
The perfume pervading the air gave Mia a hint of who the incoming person was.
Mia glanced over her shoulder at Shelly before making a snide remark, “Jealousy is written all over your face. But that wouldn’t give you six handsome brothers.”
Shelly gritted her teeth. “Don’t get ahead of yourself, Mia Bowen. Why didn’t you purchase that limited edition jewelry?”
Mia’s smile dropped a little. “Because it looked ordinary. Eva prepared me another set of jewelry. It’s more expensive and meaningful.”
Shelly’s shrewd eyes caught notice of the necklace hanging around Mia’s neck.
Its opulence turned Shelly sour. “So what? Timothy gave that set of jewelry to Luna anyway. That means she’s the most important person to him, not you!”
Mia scoffed in return. “Jerks are always better off with bitches. Whoever he gives that jewelry doesn’t bother me.”
She spun around and happened to see Timothy there.
Chapter 593
The moment Mia saw Timothy, she took a sip of milk calmly. To be caught red-handed speaking ill of someone didn’t prick her guilty conscience.
She inwardly sighed, “Fate can be ill-fated sometimes.”
Putting down the cup, she noticed him coming up to her from the corner of her eye.
Shelly gloated as she spoke to Timothy, “Timothy, you heard that, didn’t you? I didn’t slander her.”
Mia rolled her eyes and kept quiet, not intending to offer an explanation.
He stood right in front of Mia. “Actually, that set of jewelry—“
“Excuse me, you’re blocking my way,” she cut him off savagely.
She didn’t give him the chance to finish as she walked away.
She wasn’t in the mood to listen to his explanations. Whoever he gave the jewelry to had nothing to do with her.
Timothy watched her back and frowned.
The insensible Shelly approached him. “Timothy, look how haughty she is now. She’s just jealous that you bought Vior jewelry for Luna.”