Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
The plan was to tell the others about her pregnancy after returning to Nord City.
The host of the party tonight was the Barrett family, so she reckoned that it was better to keep her pregnancy a secret for now.
Mia chose a gown that could cover her growing belly. With the high waistline and puffy hemline, it wouldn’t accentuate her belly.
It was perfect since she wanted to conceal her pregnancy from others¡® for now.
She looked at herself in the mirror. “I’ll take this.”
When Mia was going to walk out of the fitting room in that dress, Shelly stepped out of the abutting compartment.
Shelly’s expression was indifferent, with no intention to greet Mia out of courtesy at all.
Shelly stood in front of Mia instead. “Mia, you don’t know why Timothy, that workaholic, would make an appointment here, do you?”
Mia recalled the day she went to the restaurant, where she ran into a woman and Timothy.
Could it be because of that woman whose pictures appeared on Timothy’s laptop?
“Mia, do you still remember the time you asked me about the woman on Timothy’s laptop?”
Mia had a vague guess of her intention.
Still, she wondered why Shelly didn’t tell her back then.
Calmly, she asked, “Did I ask that? I can’t remember.”
“You’re pretending. You’re obviously bothered by the truth.” Shelly showed a triumphant expression.
The gown Mia was wearing was a limited edition tailored piece. She was also wearing a necklace from
Vior’s personal collection.
Shelly’s jealousy went through the roof because not even she herself could enjoy such a privilege.
Yet, Mia had it better than her!
Mia chuckled, contempt evident in her eyes. “Who are you to judge my feelings? Timothy and I have divorced. Besides, I have everything right now. Why would I be bothered by something that’s none of my business?”
She then lifted her dress to leave with her head held high.
Shelly huffed behind her, “Mia Bowen, she’s Luna Maynard, the woman Timothy cares about the most. That’s why he made a special appointment here. It’s for her. He’ll introduce her officially to the rest of the family at the party tonight.”
Mia halted in her tracks, turning her head to face the store employee. “Bring me the most expensive jewelry you have.”
The employee grinned. “Sure. Here’s our latest limited edition collection. Take a look at them. We only have a set of them in Bern City.
“Alright.” Mia cast Shelly a backward glance. “I don’t think you’re wearing any decent jewelry. Would you like me to ask them to lend you a set of jewelry?”
Such a degrading attitude angered Shelly. “I am Shelly Barrett, Mia Bowen, Who needs you to lend me pieces of jewelry? I have everything I want!”
“Oh really? I remember that your cards were frozen, though. You’re just leeching off your family. Your living allowance is only this much. Can you afford these pieces of jewelry?” Mia hit a sore spot.
The past three years were enough for her to tell what kind of person Shelly was and what Shelly cared about the most.
As Mia had expected, Shelly’s features distorted in fury as soon as she said that.
It was a refreshing sight to behold.
Putting on a haughty expression, Mia left the fitting room.
Shelly had never suffered such humiliation before.
She had always been the person to poke fun at Mia for being penniless, but their positions switched this time.
It was infuriating to Shelly.
Mia’s words rang in Shelly’s head and she had an idea. She reached out to Timothy, but no one picked up the call.
She texted, ¡®Timothy, Luna likes Vior’s latest jewelry collection better. There’s only a set of it in Bern City, but the employee here says that they’re not for sale.¡®
She clicked the send button, letting off some steam.
As long as she couldn’t own something. Mia could never own it either.
On the other hand, Mia was in a good mood when she left the fitting room.
Claude was the first one to stand. “Mia, you’re gorgeous in this dress. You look like a princess.”
Liam clapped his hands. “Mia’s pretty and she’s our princess. She looks good in everything.”
Eva was grinning ear¨Cto¨Cear. “That’s right. Mia looks good in everything. But Mia, why didn’t you choose that champagne dress? Your back is pretty. You can put everyone in a trance in that gown.”
The smile on Mia’s face stiffened because that champagne dress was tight¨Cfitting. It would reveal her bulging belly.
“I gained a few pounds lately while prepping for exams. My waist grew thicker. I would look fat in that dress, so I chose this.” She made up an excuse.
Claude cocked a brow. “Wear anything you like. No one will have the nerve to say that.”
Liam nodded. “Yeah. You’re not fat at all. You’re too skinny.”
Mia couldn’t fathom the way they thought at all. She simply assumed that they let their mouth run without thinking.
After choosing a gown, Mia headed for a skin glow¨Cup before proceeding with makeup and hairstyling.
While she was waiting for the jewelry, the owner came up to her all nervous. “I’m so sorry, but someone has just bought the latest jewelry collection.”
Mia was slightly surprised to hear the news, but it didn’t really bother her as it was actually a show she had put up for Shelly.
However, Eva was more upset than her. Eva looked at the owner, “That’s fast. You said that it was still available a moment ago, though.”
“Who bought it?” Claude inquired coldly.
The owner hesitated for a second. “It’s Mr. Barrett. I’m terribly sorry about this.”
This was Bern City. The store owner wouldn’t push her luck by going against Timothy when he personally made an order.
Mia smirked when she heard that he was the buyer. Guessing who he bought it for was an absolute no-
brainer
Luna was indeed someone special to him.
Eva didn’t like how things were escalating. “Are the Barretts doing this on purpose? It’s just a jewelry collection. Do they think that we don’t have anything more expensive? Thank god I brought along my personal collection. Mia, wear all of it for the party later!”
Claude whistled, envious. “Eva’s collection is indeed ten times more expensive than branded jewelry.”
Liam nodded. “Yup. I better remember this. How dare he try to humble us! I will not let this happen.”
Mia spoke up, “Forget it. I don’t care about this anyway. I’m not losing anything anyway. Eva’s collection.
is more precious.”
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“Silly you. I brought them along just the party. It’s a different matter. You can take a look at the jewelry they have here and buy whatever you want. You can wear them on usual days.”
Claude showed his black card right away. “She’s right. Mia, buy whatever you like. Do not hesitate.”
Liam fished out his credit card as well. “He’s right. Do not think twice.”
They tickled her funny bones.
When she was an orphan, she saw this kind of scene shown in telenovelas. Never in her wildest dream had she imagined herself to live a fairy tale.
She grabbed their cards to take a picture and shared it on her social media with the caption, “My brothers told me to use their cards.”
Gina was the first to like and comment. ¡®Another day to feel envious of someone else’s life. I wonder how nice it would be to have a brother.”
Her classmates left comments too. ¡®Your family is so nice to you, Mia. I’m jealous!”
Timothy saw her post not long after she shared it. It stirred mixed feelings in him.
He gave her his card in the past, but she had never used it once. Ever.
Heath came up to him. “Mr. Barrett, I’ve ordered Vior’s latest jewelry collection. Where should it be delivered to?”
“To the Barrett residence,” Timothy answered without a second thought.
Mia would be heading to the same venue. Even if Shelly hadn’t texted him, he would know that Mia having a makeover in Vior anyway.
Then, Heath reported, “Mr. Barrett, Ms. Maynard is here.”
Timothy looked away from his laptop, his lips pursing. “Let her in.”