Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Claude chimed in, “There’s no code or program that he can’t crack in this world. It’s a breeze for him to restore the security footage.”
“Save the hassle. I have the culprit.” Luna emerged with a limp. She seemed to be injured as well, but there was a restrained mald trailing behind her.
Mia was stunned. She could barely stifle her shock when she saw the maid. “Dana, It’s you!” She didn’t expect that it was really her.
It finally struck her that it was all a scheme. Her dress being dirtied, and her being brought to the second floor to meet Laura¨Cit was all planned in advance.
“Yeah, it’s me. It isn’t fair that you get to live a comfortable life while I’m drowning in a sea of insults. I was supposed to be the star, not you! It’s unfair that we’re both orphans but you get to return to a rich family, but I’m still a poor, pitiable orphanl”
Mia screamed, “Then take it out on me then! Why are you targeting a helpless old lady?”
Dana began cackling. “She’s so kind toward you, Isn’t she? She lets you marry into her wealthy family when you’re just an orphan. You’re not any better than me! This old hag is gullible as heck! She just came out when I said you wanted to talk to her in private…”
Mia’s entire frame quivered with rage. “You bitch! I’m going to kill you!”
Her hands hovered along the rail as she was about to lunge at Dana. Yet, she misstepped and tumbled down the stairs.
Chapter 607
As Mia fell, she desperately wished it was all just a nightmare She longed to wake up to find Laura safe and unharmed.
Now, she regretted not being more vigilant when she first noticed the elevator malfunction.
If only she had been more cautious, perhaps Laura wouldn’t have been injured Despite her efforts, Mia struggled to recall much after that.
All she could remember were faint voices in the distance, unmistakably her brothers calling out her name But by then, exhaustion had overtaken her completely.
Mia was swiftly brought to the public hospital, where Connor, in a state of panic, was sweating profusely, his eyes filling with tears.
Liam quickly came to Claude’s aid, asking, “Claude, how’s your arm holding up? Thankfully, Jason was able to catch Mia before she fell too far” Cradiing his injured arm, Claude reassured him, “Fm alright. Connor, you should hurry and get Mia checked. Why are you
Connor hesitated before responding, “We need to wait for Nicholas to arrive before the surgery can officially commence.” * Dominic furrowed his brow./But why do we need to wait for Nicholas? Isn’t he an obstetrician?”
Connor exclaimed, “Because Mia is pregnant!” The sudden revelation left everyone stunned Reacting swiftly, Dominic seized Connor’s collar, his voice stem. “What did you just say?” “Mia s carrying Timothy’s twins, and she’s already five months pregnant.” Dominic was on the verge of throwing a punch when Eva intervened, cautioning him. “Connor still needs to examine Mia later. You can’t resort to violence!” Reluctantly, Dominic released his grip, exclaiming, “Why wasn’t | informed of this significant news earlier?
they demanded.
None of them had anticipated Mia’s pregnancy! Connor responded with a tinge of guilt. “It was Mia’s wish to keep it under wraps. | promised her ‘d keep it confidential, so | stayed silent.” How could he possibly deny his sister’s request?
Eva interjected, “Does Timothy know about this?” “He knows about Mia’s pregnancy, but she told him that the twins are not of the Barrett bloodline. Currently. Timothy may have some uncertainties, but he cannot confirm whether the twins are his.” Dominic exclaimed. “This isn’t the main concer right now! Mia carries twins of Barrett lineage; keeping such a huge secret from me was unacceptable! Mia’s lfe is in jeopardy, and her survival after surgery is uncertain. Is this what you wanted?” “Dominic, I’m sorry,” Connor muttered, wiping away the tears from his face Regret gnawed at him. He realized he shouldn’t have hidden Mia’s pregnancy from his brothers.
At that moment. Nicholas emerged in surgical attire, his expression serious. It’s time,” he declared.
With a heavy heart, Connor followed Nicholas into the operating room The remaining five brothers stood outside, patiently waiting Dominic’s hands were stained with Mia’s blood, trembling with anxiety. The thought of something happening to Mia at this crucial moment was unbearable to him.
After finally reuniting with his N long-lost sister, Domigiy couldnt bear th&dex of Tosing her again.
Eva gently wiped the blood from Dominic’s hands with a wet tissue and suggested, “Honey, maybe it’s time for Mia to leave Bern City for good. Every time something happens to her, it’s tied to the Barrett family. None of them are good news.” Dominic gazed at Eva, his voice resonating deeply. “You’re right.”
He had always prioritized Mia’s wishes, never wantigg? iraposE is opnydebision’s Siva Bi now, it was time to take action.
Meanwhile, at the Barrett-owned private hospital, Laura was swiftly taken to the operating room for emergency treatment.
Timothy stood outside the operating room, havin ! g Ae RAI preparatiops forth ery. Now, all that’ferained was the agonizing wait.
The sky had darkened, and heavy rain was pouring down relentlessly.
Chapter 608
After a while, Timothy finally regained his composure and turned to Caleb. “Can you help me find out how Mia is doing?”
As Caleb dialed the number, his complexion turned pale, his hand trembling so violently that he could barely hold the phone properly.
Casting a horrified glance at Timothy, he found himself unable to utter a single word.
Timothy fixed him with a piercing gaze, a sense of dread gnawing at him. “What’s wrong? Speak up,” he urged.
Sweating profusely, Caleb managed to respond, “The hospital informed us that Mrs. Barrett underwent premature labor and suffered severe bleeding. Unfortunately, she succumbed to complications from an amniotic fluid embolism…
Timothy abruptly rose to his feet, his vision darkening. He clutched his head, his eyes brimming with profound despair. “Say that again,” he demanded.
Caleb was too frightened to utter another word, having never witnessed Timothy’s reaction like this before.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Timothy rushed to the public hospital, not bothering to grab an umbrella.
He stumbled toward the entrance, his thoughts in chaos. Upon his arrival, he found that the Lane family had already departed.
Caleb promptly sought out a nearby nurse and inquired about Mia’s condition.
The nurse solemnly replied, “Unfortunately, our patient Mia Bowen has passed away. Her family has completed the necessary procedures and taken her body.”
“It can’t be! She couldn’t have passed away!”
Nonetheless, the nurse handed him the death certificate, confirming Mia’s demise.
As Timothy gazed at the document, it felt as though a heavy weight had descended upon him, crushing his heart irreparably.
At that moment, he knew that he would never truly recover from the loss….
Four years ba years had passed since the incident.
Exiting the VIP channel at Xanler Island Airport, Timothy exuded confidence, his features now more mature and profound, with a hint of sharpness to his eyebrows.
As he emerged from the airport, he was met with a dark sky and heavy rain pouring down.
Observing the gloomy weather, Timothy instinctively frowned, his mood turning somber.
Heath promptly retrieved a large umbrella. Since the incident four years ago, Timothy had harbored a strong aversion to rainy days.
Four years had gone by, and no one dared to bring up that incident, nor utter Mia’s name.
Settling into the car, Timothy’s expression remained stern.
As the door shut, the noise of the rain outside was muted, yet the steady patter of raindrops on the car roof persisted.
He reclined in his seat, slowly shutting his eyes. “How did the inquiries at the auction proceed?”
“Mr. Barrett, there will indeed be a stalk of reishi mushroom for sale at the auction, though it’s not listed in the catalog. It’s considered a special item, so few are aware of it.
“And what about the funds?”
“Everything has been taken care of, Mr. Barrett. Looks like we might hit some traffic with this heavy rain; you should take a moment to rest.”
Timothy had intended to close his eyes and unwind, but the heavy rain left him inexplicably restless.
Glancing out the window, he spotted a red umbrella bobbing in the rain, accompanied by a pair of small feet gleefully splashing in roadside puddles.
As the vehicle slowly passed by, he saw a little girl with braided hair beneath the umbrella, her round face stirring something deep within him.
She bore a striking resemblance to Mia.
“Stop the car!” Timothy suddenly commanded.
He turned his gaze back to the road and noticed the little girl walking slowly along the sidewalk.
Despite the heavy rain, there were no other pedestrians in sight. The girl appeared to be alone, without any adults accompanying her.
Heath turned around in surprise. “Mr. Barrett, is everything alright?”
Timothy furrowed his brow. “There’s a little girl by the roadside.”
Heath looked over and Indeed spotted a girl with a red umbrella, slowly making her way along. He called out to her, “Hello sweetie, are you alone?”
Upon hearing his voice, Ginger turned around. Due to her petite stature, she had to crane her neck upward to look at them.
As Timothy laid eyes on Ginger’s face, which bore an uncanny resemblance to Mia’s, his typically stern demeanor softened. His lips tightened as he inquired, “Where are your parents?”
After Timothy uttered those words, Heath, who was seated in the front passenger seat, was taken aback.
Timothy had never been fond of children, yet here he was, voluntarily showing concern for the little girl on the roadside!
Ginger’s eyes sparkled as she approached the car door, her small hand reaching out to open it.
She effortlessly climbed into the car, saying, “Thank you, sir, you’re so kind.”
She obediently folded her small umbrella, even reaching down with her chubby hand to pat the rainwater off her shoes, making an effort to keep the car interior clean.
Timothy observed Ginger with a stern expression. “Don’t get too comfortable; I’m not a kind person,” he warned.
After all, he wasn’t particularly fond of children.
Ginger looked up and inquired in a sweet voice, “Hey mister, do you eat kids?”
Timothy found her question rather odd. Typically, he wouldn’t pay attention to such troublesome children.