Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
After saying this, Shelly left the room.
Though Shelly’s words may not have been intended to cause harm, they carried significant implications.
Nonetheless, Luna refused to give up so easily. She went upstairs to find
Sharon.
However, Sharon didn’t seem pleased upon seeing her.
After sending Asher outside to play, Sharon confronted Luna, “Luna, were you deliberately trying to mislead me by accusing Monalize of being a gold- digger?
“What’s your intention here? Do you truly believe you can become the heiress of the Barrett family by taking this approach?”
Luna felt ashamed. “Mrs. Barrett, I didn’t mean it that way.”
“Well, I certainly hope so. After all, Tim’s future wife must be from a wealthy family; only then will she be considered worthy of him.”
Luna couldn’t help but clench her teeth in frustration. “But Monalize has a daughter who’s also over three years old, about the same age as Asher,” she remarked.
“What? She has a child too? Is she divorced as well?”
Sharon’s dissatisfaction was evident. Despite Monalize’s affluent background, Sharon believed that a woman with a child was not suitable for
Timothy.
Lowering her gaze, Luna couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction as she observed Sharon’s disapproval.
That evening, Mia and Ginger arrived at the restaurant together.
Glancing at Ginger, Mia inquired, “Are you feeling nervous?”
“Not at all! I’m ready to give it my all!”
Mia affectionately patted Ginger’s head and held her hand as they strolled toward the restaurant’s entrance.
Upon entering, they spotted Timothy emerging from the elevator. Their gazes met briefly. While Mia’s lips formed a smile, a flicker of unease lingered in her eyes.
Aside from being about the bone marrow matching results.
“Tim!” Ginger’s face lit up with joy at the sight of Timothy, With a skap in her step, she rushed over to him, her tiny legs carrying her swiftly.
As Timothy stepped out of the elevator, he couldn’t help but notice a yellow figure approaching him.
Ginger met his gaze with puppy¨Cdog eyes, momentarily stumbling in her steps.
Just as she was about to fall, Timothy swiftly reached out and caught ber, prompting Ginger to instinctively wrap her arms around his neck.
Timothy tensed for a moment before lifting Ginger up.
Glancing down at her, he questioned, “Who gave you permission to address me lik that?”
Was this the same Timothy Ginger knew? He certainly seemed to have developed a bold attitude.
Clinging to his neck, Ginger replied in a playful, childish tone, “Me, of course.”
Timothy’s lips formed a smile as he glanced upward, sporting Mia walking over.
His attention was drawn to her face, noting its uncanny resemblance to that of his ex¨Cwife. For a moment, he felt a bit dazed.
“Tim.”
Just then, Mia’s attention was diverted by an untimely voice. She turned her head toward the entrance and spotted a familiar face.
More precisely, two familiar faces¨Cof a grown¨Cup and a toddler.
Mia watched as Luna entered the restaurant, holding hands with a young boy. He appeared to be around Ginger’s age, sparking her curiosity.
Mia couldn’t help but steal a glance at Timothy, wondering how he would navigate the situation.
Despite this, Timothy remained unmoved, cradling Ginger in his arms. His brow furrowed upon spotting Luna and Asher, a sight he hadn’t anticipated at the restaurant.
Ginger clung tightly to him, as though fearing someone might snatch her away.
As Luna observed Timothy holding Ginger, a trace of resentment flickered in her eyes. It bothered her that Asher never received such attention from Timothy.
Why was Monalize’s daughter being favored by him?
Suppressing her animosity, Luna approached Timothy with Asher. Looking down at Asher, she instructed, “Asher, say hello to Uncle Tim.”
As Asher glanced up at Timothy, he appeared somewhat fearful, hiding behind Luna as he softly uttered, “Hello, Uncle Tim.”
Luna shot Asher an exasperated look, wondering why he couldn’t be as outgoing as Ginger. He seemed so timid; what a spineless boy!
With a stoic expression, Timothy inquired, “Are you and Asher here for dinner? I heard he was sick a few days ago.”
Luna’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Timothy to be aware of Asher’s illness. Despite his aloof demeanor, it was clear that he still paid.
attention to Asher.
With a smile, Luna replied, “Yes, that’s because the previous nanny failed to properly care for Asher. Thankfully, Mrs. Barrett has sent a reliable nanny from the Barrett residence to look after him now. So, even when I’m occupied, I can trust Asher is in good hands.”
Timothy frowned in response. “Taking care of Asher is your responsibility!”
Luna’s expression momentarily froze, but she quickly replied, “I understand.”
Despite this, she felt somewhat reluctant. Becoming a nanny for Asher wasn’t her aspiration; it was precisely why she had spent four years meticulously planning.
But just as Laura seemed to be at death’s door, Monalize suddenly appeared.
Mia approached gracefully in her high heels, a subtle smile on her face. “Ms. Maynard, is this your son? He looks to be about the same age as my daughter.”
“Yes, what a coincidence. Asher, this is Aunt Monalize, Uncle Tim’s girlfriend. Please greet her politely.”
Nonetheless, Asher appeared hesitant. Noticing this, Luna discreetly pinched his arm, her expression darkening slightly.
Sensing the tension, Mia intervened, “Let’s not force Asher. Ms. Maynard, were you planning to meet someone for dinner?”
“No. Since Asher has just recovered, I thought I’d take him out for a meal.”
“Well, given that we’ve all coincidentally ended up here, why don’t we dine together? It would be nice for Ginger to have a playmate and not be bored alone,” Mia deliberately suggested, stealing a glance at Timothy.
Nestled in his arms, Ginger nodded obediently. “Okay.”
With her keen perception, Ginger swiftly picked up on the situation. Though she didn’t understand Mia’s motives, she knew there was a reason behind the invitation.
Upon hearing Ginger’s agreement, Timothy didn’t voice any objections. Nonetheless, he couldn’t help but shoot Mia a meaningful glance. He hadn’t expected her to take the initiative to invite Luna to dinner with them.
This was certainly out of character for her!
Soon after, they proceeded toward the private lounge.
As Luna guided Asher, she couldn’t help but glance at Mia’s back. She was surprised by Mia’s initiative in inviting them to dinner.
What could be her motive?
Nonetheless, it didn’t matter. Luna was determined to assert her authority, with Asher by her side.
Throughout the meal, everything appeared normal.
However, Ginger struggled with using her utensils to pick up food due to her short arms, resulting in some food falling onto the table.
Despite this, Mia simply observed without intervening.
On the other hand, Luna took a different approach. She carefully picked out Asher’s food, attended to his needs, and even served him water, worried that he wouldn’t eat properly.
Because Asher refused to eat on his own, Luna took it upon herself to feed him.
As Timothy’s gaze swept over Ginger and Asher, he couldn’t help but notice Luna feeding Asher. Observing this scene, a slight furrow creased his brow, yet he remained silent.
Luna, too, noticed Timothy’s serious expression. Seeing the mess on the table created by Ginger, Luna was certain that Timothy wouldn’t be pleased. After all, Timothy had a strong preference for cleanliness.
Seizing the moment, Luna swiftly turned to Mia and remarked, “Ms.
Monalize, Ginger’s making a mess with her food. She hardly ate anything.
Aren’t you going to do something about it?”
Mia had been quietly eating, but upon hearing Luna’s confrontational tone, she calmly replied, “There’s no need to worry about her. She can eat whatever she manages to pick up.”
“Ms. Monalize, Ginger’s sill pretty young, isn’t she? Don’t you think your behavior is rather irresponsible, especially since you’re her mom?”
After all, it was customary for most affluent families to have servants available to attend to their needs. Hence, it was surprising to see Monalize allowing Ginger to eat on her own.
Upon hearing Luna’s words, Mia’s frustration became evident.