Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Mia’s expression shifted slightly, a hint of awkwardness crossing her features. “Honestly, we didn’t talk much. I just escorted her upstairs to see Grandma Laura outside the intensive care unit.
“We didn’t discuss anything important.” Mia couldn’t possibly divulge to Connor that Maya had accused her of harassment, could she?
Upon hearing Mia’s response, Connor finally exhaled a sigh of relief. It seemed that nothing concerning had emerged from Mia and Maya’s conversation, easing his worries.
“Connor, do you know Maya?” Mia suddenly asked.
Connor swallowed nervously. “Well, I’ve encountered her a couple of times at the hospital.”
Mia nodded in understanding. Given that Maya’s brother was a skilled surgeon, it was logical for
Considering Connor’s employment at the same hospital & made ansatt det paths had crossed on occasion.
“Why the sudden interest? Connor probed.
“It’s nothing. I was simply curious. Maya seems to think there’s something romantic between us. and Timothy shares the same sentiment. Mis replied with a resigned smile.
Connor felt beads of sweat forming on his forehead “S¨CSo, how did you respond?”
!! Mis disclosed their sibling relationship, Maya would undoubtedly be aware of it by this point.
“I didn’t bother to clarity. If they want to misinterpret things, let them. It doesn’t really bother A glimmer of sarcasm flickered in Mia’s eyes.
She had no intention of causing problems for Connor with Maya, and as for Timothy, Mia simply preferred to avoid the topic entirely.
“Mia, why not just tell Timothy and Maya that I’m your brother?” Connor proposed.
Observing Mia’s reaction, Connor felt a bit disheartened. He hadn’t been aware that Mia had kept their identities hidden all along.
Connor and his brothers had always thought they were good at hiding their true relationship.
Mia smiled faintly. “There isn’t much to discuss anyway. I’ll be departing Bern City and relocating to Nord City in a few months. It’s best to keep things brief to avoid any unnecessary complications.”
“Mia, are you concerned about trouble for yourself, or are you worried about implicating us?”
Connor suddenly understood Mia’s intention behind her words about disclosing limited information. It was clear that Mia was being cautious, trying to avoid any potential trouble.
For a moment. Connor’s eyes welled up slightly.
He never realized that Mia had been the one safeguarding their secret identities all along. concealing it from everyone.
Meanwhile, Connor and his brothers had mistakenly commended themselves, believing they were skilled at hiding the truth.
Mia offered a gentle smile. “Actually, it doesn’t really matter. I just prefer to keep unnecessary people from knowing too much.”
Observing Mia’s understanding smille, Connor swallowed nervously before speaking. “Mia, there’s something I need to tell you.”
Mia subtly turned her head, observing Connor in the driver’s seat. She couldn’t help but sense a hint of unease in his gaze.
Connor’s eyes betrayed a mix of guilt and affection, his emotions entangled.
Curious, Mia wondered what Connor was about to disclose.
As she drifted into her thoughts, she suddenly blurted out, “Connor, you’ve never had a fling with Maya before, have you?”
Abruptly, the car screeched to a halt.
In a shocked tone, Connor replied, “Absolutely not!”
Before he could elaborate, the sound of impact resonated from behind the car, cutting their conversation short.
Mia’s complexion paled. “Connor, did our car get hit?”
“Yeah, it seems like a minor rear¨Cend collision. Mia, could you step out of the car and wait on the roadside while I handle this?” Connor directed.
Feeling anxious, Mia exited the vehicle and spotted a sleek sports car behind them.
Suddenly, a woman emerged from the driver’s side, emitting an air of sophistication that instantly caught Mia’s attention..
Mia couldn’t shake the sense of familiarity upon seeing the woman.
Finding that the driver wasn’t a burly man, Mia’s tension eased slightly.
She stood patiently on the roadside, observing as Connor and the woman conversed. Their striking appearances made them a sight to behold.
As Mia gazed at the poised woman, a realization dawned on her.
After quickly searching on her phone, Mia confirmed that the woman was indeed Georgia Wiseman -a singer whose music Mia particularly enjoyed.
As she wasn’t an A¨Clist celebrity, Mia hadn’t immediately recognized her.
Filled with excitement, Mia deliberated whether she should approach Georgia and request an autograph.
Shortly after, Connor exchanged contact details with Georgia, and she drove off in her sports car.
Connor pulled over to the side of the road and reassured Mia, saying, “Mia, you can hop back in the car. It was just a minor rear¨Cend collision, nothing major. The insurance company will handle everything.”
As Mia settled back into her seat, her excitement bubbled over. “Connor, did you swap contact details with that woman?”
“Yeah, I got her WhatsApp so we can easily stay in touch. Even though she rear¨Cended us, it was my fault for stopping suddenly in the middle of the road,” Connor clarified.
“Connor, did you find her attractive?” Mia inquired.
Connor arched an eyebrow, taking a moment before turning to Mia. “She’s okay, but in my opinion, you’re the most beautiful.”
Truly, no other woman could match Mia’s kindness, intelligence, and beauty!
It seemed as though Connor excessively doted on Mia.
Mia pressed her lips together and confessed, “Connor, I was really tempted to ask her for an autograph just now, but I couldn’t muster the courage to approach her.”
“An autograph? Is she a celebrity?” Connor inquired.
“Yeah, sort of. She’s a fairly renowned singer, but she prefers to stay out of the spotlight. Still, I never imagined she’d be even more stunning in person than in photos. I truly admire her,” Mia elaborated.
Connor hadn’t anticipated that the woman earlier was a celebrity. It was indeed surprising.
Observing Mia’s admiring glance made Connor slightly uneasy. It felt as if she was being captivated by Georgia.
Not long after they got home, Connor parked the car and cleared his throat before addressing Mia.
“Mia, I’d like to discuss something with you,” he said.
“What is it?” Mia inquired.
“Please, don’t mention to Dominic that I drove you home and that we were rear¨Cended on the way. You know how volatile Dominic’s temper can be,” Connor explained.
Mia blinked in surprise. “Is Dominic’s temper really that explosive? I haven’t seen it to that extent.”
Mia simply thought Dominic could be a bit impulsive at times.
Feeling exasperated, Connor playfully tousled Mia’s hair. “Dominic is only gentle with you. Nathan and I received plenty of scoldings from him when we were younger,”
“Well, that’s probably because you guys weren’t very obedient.”
As Mia stepped out of the car, she glanced at Connor and reassured him. “Don’t worry, I won’t mention anything to Dominic.”
Entering the house together, Mia was greeted by a delightful aroma, indicating that Patricia had prepared something delicious.
In the living room, Mia spotted a handsome young man sitting on the couch. Her eyes widened in surprise. “Claude?”
Claude stood up from the couch with a smile and went over to Mia, affectionately ruffling her hair.
“Mia, why are you back so late today? Did you have a busy day at college?”
Mia hesitated before replying, “No, Grandma Laura had surgery today, so I had to stay at the hospital until the operation was finished.”
Claude shot a glance at Connor. Aware of Mia’s previous role as a caregiver in the Barrett household, Claude had always been opposed to Connor’s involvement in surgeries for the Barrett family.
However, given that it was Mia’s personal request, Claude refrained from saying much. After all,
Mia was known for her kindness.
With a charming smile, Claude suggested, “Shall we grab a bite to eat first?”
Emerging from the kitchen, Patricia chimed in. “That sounds like a plan. Since everyone’s here, let’s wash up and enjoy our meal.
“By the way, Mia, since Claude is visiting and the weekend is approaching, why don’t you join him for a stroll around Bern City?”
Mia nodded in agreement. “Sure. Claude, are you here in Bern City for leisure or business?”
Since Mia’s brothers typically had hectic work schedules, they only managed to visit her in Bern
City during their vacations or business trips.