Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“I’ll do everything in my power to make sure Ginger is safe and well. You don’t need to worry about these things anymore.” Timothy’s voice was firm and resolute, his gaze carrying a hint of depth.
Understanding the implicit meaning behind his words, Mia nodded. “Thank you.”
“Get some rest.”
With that, Timothy walked away.
Watching him enter the elevator, Mia’s expression faltered slightly.
She knew that her temporary fa?ade of playing the victim and concealing the truth wouldn’t hold for long.
It was likely that Timothy would confront her about their past once he completed the bone marrow donation.
Mia needed to act swiftly.
She reached for her phone and called Nicholas. It was essential to arrange. everything meticulously to ensure the smooth retrieval of Timothy’s bone marrow.
Meanwhile, upstairs in the ward, Timothy returned to find an unexpected visitor waiting for him.
His voice was cold as he asked, “What are you doing here?”
“Well, when I heard you were hospitalized, I hurried over, worried sick that you might have some incurable disease or something.
“But imagine my surprise when I discovered you’re here to donate your bone marrow. I mean, who’s so important that you’re doing this for?”
Caleb was taken aback, sensing there was more to the situation than met the eye. That was why he rushed over to witness the scene firsthand.
Timothy gave the nosy Caleb a cold stare and replied calmly, “It’s for a little girl who’s sick.”
“Who are you talking about?” Caleb paused, taken aback, and asked, “Is it
Ginger?”
“Yes, it’s her.”
Caleb’s carefree demeanor vanished In an instant, replaced by concern as he asked, “What’s the situation? Is her condition serious? Where is she?”
“She’s currently hospitalized downstairs. Her condition isn’t too severe. As long as the bone marrow transplant goes smoothly, there shouldn’t be any major issues afterward.”
Timothy knew he had the financial means to ensure Ginger’s well¨Cbeing for the rest of her life.
Caleb rose from his seat. “I’ll go check on her.”
“Wait.”
Timothy intervened. “Go tomorrow. It’s her bedtime now; you shouldn’t disturb her.”
Settling back into his seat, Caleb remarked, “Okay, I’ll visit her tomorrow and bring some gifts to cheer her up. I mean, I’m sort of like her ¡®sugar daddy,¡® aren’t 1?”
But before Caleb could finish, Timothy’s gaze sharpened. “Show some respect. She’s my daughter.”
Caleb was taken aback.
What was happening here?
Timothy proceeded to give a brief explanation of how Mia’s identity was exposed.
Caleb leaned back on the sofa. “So, that’s how it went down. I told you from the start that Ginger might be your daughter, but you didn’t believe me!
“You even called me an irresponsible scumbag. Well, who’s the real scumbag now?”
“You don’t need to bring that up,” Timothy replied sharply.
After changing into loose hospital attire, he settled onto the sofa. “She still hasn’t admitted to being Mia. Don’t interfere too much when you visit tomorrow.”
Caleb appeared somewhat taken aback. “What’s happening? You’ve already shown her the evidence. Why is she still refusing to admit it?”
Timothy paused before answering, “She claims she has amnesia.”
In reality, he had initially planned to expose her, but seeing Mia’s pitiful state when speaking about Ginger, he couldn’t bring himself to do it.
“Timothy, are you really falling for TV drama clich¨¦s like amnesia?”
“I honestly struggle to believe it.”
However, Timothy’s decision not to expose Mia’s identity earlier was also to prevent upsetting her emotionally.
Caleb sighed in response, “But that does make sense. Your relationship with Mia was turbulent before, and then there was the incident in your family, where Mia almost lost her children.
“She probably still holds some resentment toward you deep down, which is why she’s refusing to admit she’s Mia.”
Timothy was well aware of this, which was why he hadn’t called out Mia’s amnesia ruse.
Plus, with Ginger’s illness, he found it increasingly challenging to confront the situation.
“Tim, I suggest you act as though you’re unaware and handle this situation delicately. Let’s wait until Ginger’s health improves before discussing it with Mia. After all, Ginger’s condition isn’t currently stable.”
“For now, that seems like the most sensible approach.”
The thought of Ginger undergoing surgery at such a young age weighed heavily on Timothy’s shoulders.
The following day, after accompanying Ginger for breakfast, Mia spotted Caleb emerging from the elevator with a gift in hand.
Caleb announced, “I’ve come to see Ginger.”
“She’s inside.”
Mia was aware of Caleb’s close friendship with Timothy, so she wasn’t surprised to find him visiting while Timothy was hospitalized.
Entering the hospital room, Caleb spoke up, “Ginger! Look at what I got for you.”
Ginger’s eyes sparkled with excitement, but she quickly masked her emotions, pretending to be in a slightly bad mood. “What’s this?”
As he approached her, Caleb opened the box. “It’s one of those mystery boxes that sold out on Xanier Island last time.¡®
Ginger exclaimed, “Does it have hidden items too?”
“Yes, all twelve hidden items are inside.”
“Wow!” Ginger was ecstatic.
Seeing Ginger so delighted brought a smile to Caleb’s face. He had made sure to acquire the hidden items from scalpers the previous night, knowing how much Ginger would love them,
After spending some time playing with Ginger, Caleb and Mia left the room together.
“You can rest assured about Ginger’s treatment. Tim has already coordinated with a top¨Cnotch medical team to oversee her recovery,” Caleb assured.
Mia’s smile dimmed slightly at his words. After all, such arrangements were unnecessary.
Nonetheless, she maintained her composure and replied, “I understand, Mr. Gomez. And thank you for the lovely gift you brought for Ginger.”
“Don’t mention it. Tim’s a close friend. Besides, I’ve grown quite fond of Ginger. It almost feels like fate. If you ever find yourself needing assistance in Bern City, please don’t hesitate to reach out.”
“I’ll keep that in mind,” Mia replied. She could sense Caleb’s genuine concern for Ginger.
Continuing the conversation, she asked, “How’s Mr. Barrett doing? I’ve heard that donating bone marrow involves quite a few shots, and there can be some side effects too, although I suppose it varies from person to person.”
“He’s scheduled for the procedure this afternoon. If you’re worried, why don’t you join me to check on him?”
“That sounds like a plan.”
Mia saw this as an opportunity to showcase her acting skills.
Mia and Caleb’stood side by side, waiting for the elevator together. When the doors slid open, they were taken aback to see Luna seated in a wheelchair.
The atmosphere instantly grew tense.
Caleb cleared his throat, startled by Luna’s unexpected presence. “Luna, what brings you here?”
“I heard there’s a renowned orthopedic surgeon here, so I thought I’d come and see for myself. That’s when I ran into Tim’s secretary and learned about his hospitalization.”
Luna maintained a subtle smile, seemingly unfazed by the recent events at Aide
Castle.
Mia couldn’t help but admire Luna’s boldness. She certainly was shameless.
Standing outside the elevator, Mia exchanged a glance with Caleb before stating, “I think I’ll wait here for a bit longer.”
Caleb rubbed his nose, momentarily unsure of what to say. Who would have imagined encountering Luna here of all places?
Suddenly, Luna broke the silence. “Ms. Monalize, is Ginger still sick?”
Mia’s gaze turned cold. Without acknowledging Luna’s question, she turned away and walked off.