Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
She didn’t want to waste her time here. When she was going to leave with Ginger, Luna blocked the way.
Standing by the stairs, Luna said, “Ms. Monalize, the reishi mushrooms are important to Tim and this is between you and Caleb. You shouldn’t drag outsiders into the fray.
“With all due respect, you’re being very rude. This is not a good example for kids.”
Mia’s expression darkened instantly, she turned to look at Ginger. “She was the one who stole your smartwatch, wasn’t she? And made it fall into the cup.”
Ginger nodded. “Yeah! This is the bad woman! She even told me not to stay by Mister’s side so shamelessly!”
Luna’s visage shifted. “It was for her own good. After all, It’s bad to depend on men.”
Mia chuckled, “Since when did you have the right to educate my daughter? Do you know how worried I was when I couldn’t reach her? You’re the one to be blamed for that.”
She marched a step forward and continued, “I haven’t settled the scores with you, but you’ve just offered yourself to the lion’s den.”
Fear was instilled in Luna. Still, she feigned confidence because Timothy was around. “It was an accident. I didn’t expect it to turn off when it fell into the water.”
“Oh, I see.” Mia stretched out her arm, and with one push, Luna began to roll down the stairs. 1
The white strap dress on her was torn and her underwear was revealed as she sprawled on the ground.
Caleb stormed down the stairs. “What are you doing!”
Mia clapped her hand off, watching the duo from above. “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. This is my way of doing things.
“My daughter went missing because of her. I’m just teaching her a lesson. She won’t die.” A surge of rage rushed in him. Quickly, he took his coat off for Luna. “Are you alright?”
She shook her head. Every part of her body hurt. She gave Timothy a pitiful look with teary eyes. “Tim…”
He coldly responded, “You do owe the child an apology.”
Dread stole the color from her face. How could he say that she was at fault when she was already like this?
Mia cast an approving glance back at him, her eyebrows shot up. “Forget about the apology. Let’s call it even since I’ve taught her a lesson.”
She descended the stairs while holding Ginger’s hand. Luna was still blocking the no intention of backing off.
However, Mia didn’t take the woman seriously at all.
She raised her leg without a second thought, ready to stomp her heels on Luna.
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Caleb was quick enough to pull Lama over. The heel attack would’ve resulted in a bloody scene!
Mia and Ginger left without looking back. The spectators remained watching. No one offered a hand.
Lana was fuming in anger. “Caleb, I just wanted to help the kid contact her family. I didn’t mean anything else!”
“I know. Now, get up first. Don’t sit on the floor.” Caleb helped her up.
He didn’t expect Monalize to be that feisty!
Timothy spared a glance at Luna when he took the flight of stairs down. “You should go to the hospital.”
Luna’s eyes lit up in hope. “Tim, hear me out. I can explain.”
“You know what you did. The bodyguard witnessed everything. Do you want to confront him?” His tone was a tad impatient.
She finally zipped her lips. She regretted not covering her tracks better.
Caleb gave a baffled look.
Luna quickly made up an excuse. “I was anxious at that time. I saw her as my daughter and scolded her.”
He sighed, “Why did you do that? That little brat is not easy to deal with.”
Even he himself suffered from Ginger’s antics.
At that moment, a staff approached Timothy. “Ms. Monalize told me to inform you that you can meet her at her room tonight if you want the reishi mushrooms.”
The staff handed over a card key with the room number written on it.
Caleb’s eyes became mischievous. “Seems like she has taken an interest in you, Tim.”
Luna couldn’t help but mention, “I thought she had a kid with her. How could she invite at man to her room so casually? That’s a bad example for kids.”
Caleb remained silent. Whether it was to find out who Monalize was or to get the reishi mushrooms, they had to keep in contact with her.
Right then, a stranger chimed in. “Dude, If you don’t want it, you can give it to me.”
Timothy shot a glare at him before keeping the key card.
The glint in Lima’s eyes dimmed. However, there was nothing that she could do because her whole body hurt!
She bet everything she had that Monalize wasn’t Mia Bowen.
Mia and Ginger returned to their room. Ginger seemed to be in a low spirit.
Mia noticed immediately and asked, “What’s the matter.”
“Mommy, do you think Mister is angry? I stole his stuff. Will he see me as a bad kid?”
“No, he won’t. He will only have a deep impression of you.” Mia understood this kind of man like the back of her hand.
Ginger placed the box atop the table. “When can I give him the present?”
“There’s nothing to rush. I’ll put him on a test tonight to see if he’s qualified to be your father or not.”
Ginger nodded obediently and spun to grab her smart watch. She couldn’t wait to share the good news with Sage. They might have a father soon!
Wade, who had been watching them, was at a loss for words.
Was this fate or an unfortunate destiny?
After four years, Mia bumped into Timothy nevertheless.
First, he was the one who took Ginger to the hotel safely. Second, he was the one who rescued Ginger when someone attempted to kidnap her.
What were the odds? Was it because blood was thicker than water?
After contemplating, Wade made up his mind. “Ms. Mia, I have something to tell you.”
Mia opened her suitcase, wondering what she should wear for her date later that evening. Her eyes ran through her options as she replied to Wade, “What is it?”
“Ms. Mia, Mr. Dominic told me to inform him when you meet your ex¨Chusband.”
Her hands paused. “Why are you telling me this?”
“Because I respect your decision.”
That answer elicited a smile from her. “You sure have a way with your words. Don’t worry. I’m not interested in my ex¨Chusband. Dominic is just worried that I might lose control of my emotions when I meet my ex¨Chusband. Look at me now. I’m completely fine.”
Four years ago, she managed to narrowly avert losing her babies in an accident, albeit at the cost of her memories with Timothy.
A sigh escaped from Wade. There was something he hadn’t said “You’ve got the wrong person, Ms. Mia. Mr. Barrett is your ex¨Chusband!”
She noticed his troubled expression. “You’re overthinking. You can contact my doctor. Ask him if I’m doing good lately.”
He figured that it was a good idea. Leaving them alone, he immediately contacted Ryan Grayson, the psychologist in charge of Mia’s case.
Wade recounted the whole situation.
“You mean she took the wrong person for her ex¨Chusband?” Ryan’s voice was deep.
“Yes, should I tell her the truth?”
“No, for now. Let’s take a desensitization experiment. I was worried that Mia meeting Timothy would awaken the memories I sealed through hypnosis. If she doesn’t remember, let it be. If she remembers, you don’t have to do anything either.”
Wade sighed, thinking that Mia shouldn’t have come to Xanier Island. However, what was done was done. Mia would surely come here because Ginger sneaked to the island.
Was it all destiny?
Back in the room, Mia had chosen which dress to wear. After getting changed, she highlighted her features with makeup.
Ginger’s light step carried her to her mother. “Wow! You look so pretty, Mommy!”
Mia stroked Ginger’s head. “Stay in the room. Now, it’s time to test whether that man is qualified to be your father.”
“Okay, I’ll be waiting for you, Mommy!”
Stepping in heels and holding her bag, Mia breezed out of her room.
She strode to the other room while humming.