Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
She had headed to Timothy’s study to type a document on his desktop because her college suddenly requested something.
She noticed an individual file, which contained pictures of that woman.
She asked him who she was, but he got angry and prohibited her from entering his study.
After that, she did try asking around and prying from Shelly for more information but to no avail.
That woman could be the person Timothy liked. That was Mia’s guess.
However, she put it at the back of her mind after Maya showed up. No matter who that woman was, it was not something she should ask.
Who would’ve known that she would meet that woman in person, standing next to Timothy no less?
The woman’s eyes on him were smitten with love and ecstasy.
Mia knew that gaze all too well.
While she wondered who the woman was, the elevator door closed.
During the three years sho spent by Timothy’s side, she had never seen that woman in person. Let alone hear anything about her from him.
“Mia, I’m kinda hungry. Let’s go grab something.” Gina suggested intentionally, attempting to pull Mia back from her reverie.
The duo headed to a restaurant where they had made a reservation for a private lounge.
The position of the private lounge was great as they could enjoy the scenery out there.
After the meal, Mia went to the toilet.
The moment she stepped out of the compartment, she ran into that woman. The graceful air around her was enough to indicate that she came from a wealthy family.
While washing her hands, Mia heard the woman talking over the phone. “Help me pick a pretty silk scarf.
I heard that Mrs. Barrett Senior likes it. I’ll take a look at it when I’m home. I need it this weekend.”
Based on that conversation alone, Mia could easily guess that the woman was going to join the party this weekend.
Taking a deep breath, Mia told herself not to overthink. She and Timothy had divorced anyway. His relationship with other women had nothing to do with her.
Mia returned to the private lounge before leaving the restaurant with Gina.
When she entered the car, she could see Timothy and that woman coming out together from the corner of her eye.
They were getting along pretty well.
Mia even watched as that woman linked arms with him, to which he happily allowed.
Hurriedly, Mia withdrew her gaze and looked at the vehicle in front of her car.
She began mocking herself inwardly.
Gina linked her arm with Mia’s. “We have to move on, Mia. Let bygones be bygones. Besides, you’re young, rich, and pretty! You have everything. Men are nothing,” Gina comforted her.
Mia smiled. “You’re right.”
She stroked her belly as she thought about how she was going to leave for Nord City after Laura’s party anyway.
Time flew by and it was already the weekend.
Her brothers flew back to Bern City on Friday night.
Eva tugged Mia’s hands. “Mia, I’ve been busy decorating your room these days. I also prepared many surprises for you! I hope you’ll be able to adapt to the place well.”
“Thanks, Eva!”
Mia and Patricia had packed up their stuff because they wouldn’t return to Bern City that often once they left.
Dominic informed Patricia, “We’ve made arrangements at a hospital in Nord City. Someone will send your husband there. Nothing will happen to him during the transmission, I promise.”
Patricia nodded, her eyes welling up with tears. “Thank you.”
“That’s our line. Thank you for being willing to come to Nord City with us so that Mia won’t be that lonely.
Dominic felt grateful.
Looking at her six brothers, Mia couldn’t hide the blissful smile beaming across her face.
The next morning, Eva took Mia out after breakfast.
“Mia, I’ve made an appointment with a makeup artist and a hairdresser from Vior. You’re going to be the belle of the ball tonight.”
Mia said helplessly. “Eva, I’m only going to congratulate Mrs. Barrett Senior on her recovery, not participating in a beauty pageant.”
“You can’t say that. After all, you’re joining the party as Ms. Lane. Make them regret disrespecting you in the past.”
Dominis nodded. “Eva’s right.”
Mia followed her family to the top floor of the mall. Claude and Liam came along as well.
As soon as they left the elevator, there was a strong smell of perfume and she covered her nose subconsciously.
When she looked up, there stood Shelly and her minion. Just as she had expected.
Ever since Mia was revealed to be the true Ms. Lane on campus that day, Shelly and Sharon never showed up in front of Mia anymore.
It was as though they had vanished into thin air.
Mia didn’t think about them anyway, but she didn’t expect to run into Shelly here.
The atmosphere turned awkward instantly.
Shelly looked surprised to see Mia. Her guilty conscience was ringing in her head too.
But that didn’t stop her heart from racing the moment she saw the two gorgeous¨Clooking men beside
Mia.
Previously, Shelly dreamt of marrying anyone among the Lane brothers since all of them were handsome.
However, it was later revealed that Maya was a fake Ms. Lane. Mia was the real Ms. Lane instead.
A long time had passed since that reveal, yet Shelly still couldn’t accept reality.
After all, Shelly had always looked down on Mia. Now that Mia had become rich and was living a more luxurious life than her, she couldn’t accept the difference.
Eva spoke up first. “Oh my, isn’t this Ms. Barrett? Are you here for your makeover too?”
Shelly lit up as she answered proudly, “Y¨CYeah! Timothy made an appointment here specially for our family.”
“Specially? What are the odds? We made an appointment with the makeup artist and the hairdresser here as well. Who says that they’re here for your special service?”
Claude glared at her. “How dare he try to steal the stylists from us!”
Liam snorted coldly. “I know the employees here. We booked an appointment first. If he wants to cut in line, he must seek our permission first.”
Despite their steely expression, Shelly was captivated by their looks.
She tried to put in good words with Mia. “It’s not a big deal. We can do it together. Mia, you can go first.
I’m not in a rush.”
The way Shelly acted reminded Mia of the time Shelly treated Maya. It was exactly the same.
Mia arched her brow. “Ms. Barrett, we’re not that close. Please address me properly.” How dare Shelly call her by her first name.
Mia just straight¨Cup humiliated Shelly.
Completely caught off¨Cguard by that, Shelly watched them enter Vior. Claude and Liam were walking by
Mia’s side.
Shelly’s minion exclaimed, “It must be nice to have such handsome and protective brothers. I’m satisfied with just one, but to think that she has six? I’m jealous.”
“Shut up!” Shelly stomped her foot out of anger as she didn’t expect a head¨Con humiliation from Mia.
As the daughter of the Barrett family, Shelly couldn’t understand where Mia found the courage after reuniting with her rich family.
Had it not been for her interest in the Lane brothers, Shelly wouldn’t have bothered to talk to Mia at all.
Her ego took a hit, and her frustration certainly didn’t go away. She followed them into the Vior store.
Meanwhile, the owner of the place had been waiting for Mia’s family. “This way please, Ms. Mia.”
Mia didn’t allow Eva to follow her into the fitting room. Mia’s belly was bulging, which she didn’t want Eval to notice.