Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
“Mia Bowen! How dare you?”
“You started it first. We have surveillance cameras here. I’m sure it has been taken down clearly.”
Wilhelmina was trembling in a fit of rage. She swerved toward Felix.
“Felix, you saw what she did.”
Felix quickly dragged her into the office and shot a look at Mia.
“Mia, you can get off work earlier today.”
Mia didn’t stay too long at the office either. Once she packed her things, she took her leave.
She somehow remembered what Timothy mentioned earlier. Laura’s condition was indeed quite worrying.
When she got home, she mentioned this to Patricia.
Patricia sighed, “Sure, go ahead. After all, Mrs. Barrett’s a kind lady. She has been caring for you for the past three years.”
Mia packed light. She only took a few clothes with her since it was only a two-day stay.
When her gaze fell upon the prescription bottle filled with folic acid tablets in the drawer, she grabbed it and shoved it in her bag as well. Since Timothy saw the bottle before, he wouldn’t suspect it again.
Only after she had dinner with Patrica did she leave for the marital home in a cab.
Just as Mia stepped into the hall, she saw Laura and Sharon on the couch. The last thing she’d expect was
Laura to visit this soon.
Oh, no!
Mia couldn’t help but feel anxious when she saw Laura and Sharon on the couch. They seemed intimidating.
Didn’t Timothy say Laura would only visit after two days?
“Mia, you’re home! Come here!”
Laura waved at her passionately.
Flashing a smile back at her, Mia changed her shoes as she calmly handed her bag over to Holly.
Fortunately, she didn’t come with a suitcase. Otherwise, she would be caught red-handed.
Mia beamed at Laura as she strode over to her, taking a seat beside her. Holding her hand, she felt like her hands were much colder than before.
It seemed like what Timothy said was true. Laura hadn’t been feeling well lately.
Laura took Mia’s hand and said, “Initially, I was worried that both of you might not get along with each other.
But I feel assured now when I see your wedding photo in the living room.”
Only then did Mia notice her wedding photo with Timothy on the wall.
She froze for a second, her expression turning slightly awkward.
She only designed it to piss Timothy off. After all, the wall would look much aesthetically better with nothing on it.
Now, she was genuinely irritated by it. It was getting on her nerves for how ugly it was to hang the wedding photo here.
Mia smiled in a polite yet slightly awkward manner at Laura. She could only curse at Timothy under her breath.
All of a sudden, Sharon said, “Have you eaten?”
Mia was surprised that she would ask such a question.
Instinctively, she replied, “Yes, I have.”
ot even bother
“Hmph, so you’ve eaten, huh? But my son hasn’t. Is this how you’re taking care of him? Do you not to cook for him?”
“They have maids to cook for them. There’s no need for the hassle,” Laura chimed in instantly.
“Mom, it’s different!”
“How is it any different? You’re my daughter-in-law as well, but I didn’t ask you to cook either.”
Sharon immediately shut up. Lowering her head, Mia was delighted at Laura’s wise response.
As expected, only Laura could put a stop to Sharon’s antics.
Amidst their chat, Mia managed to text Timothy.
“Grandma’s here. Come back asap.”
There was no way she should deal with such a situation alone.
After half an hour, Timothy finally came back.
Sharon hurried over in an instant as she asked, “Tim, you must’ve been busy today, right? If you haven’t eaten. the food is ready. You can go ahead and eat first. Don’t mind us.”
Mia got up from the couch as well and chirped, “Honey, the food’s ready. I’ll come with you.”
She followed him to the dining hall while Laura and Sharon stayed in the living room.
After Mia heaved a sigh of relief, she whispered, “You’re so unreliable! I almost got caught earlier.”
Timothy pulled his chair and sat down as he replied, “It’s not that easy to fool Grandma.”
When Mia saw the food on the table, she took a plate for herself as well. Although she had eaten, she felt hungry now.
Recently, her appetite had increased a lot. Maybe this had something to do with her being pregnant.
Timothy glanced up at her as he said, “Did you put on some weight?”
Mia choked when she heard his remark.
With a flustered expression, she blurted, “Did I?”
He replied in a deep tone, “Your face is rounder.”
Mia immediately set down her utensils. What if she ate too much and her belly started showing? She should have more self-control.
When Timothy saw her stop, he added, “You can have more. After all, it helps to make you more thick- faced.”
“Asshole! If he doesn’t know what to say, he can just shut up instead,” Mia cursed in her heart.
She didn’t dare to say that out loud.
After they finished their meal, Laura yawned and said, “Alright, I’m happy now that you guys are fine. I won’t be bothering you lovebirds anymore. Tim, you’re gonna work harder. I saw the crib in the guest room. I believe in you, Tim!” (1
Timothy was speechless.
Mia hurried up to help Laura out of the mansion, whereas Sharon slowed her pace.
She glanced over at the wedding photo on the living room wall and couldn’t help but feel annoyed.
“Tim, didn’t you kick her out?”
“Mom, we’re just putting on an act.”
“I have to inform Ms. Lane about asking her brother to perform surgery on your grandma as soon as possible.
Otherwise, there won’t be an end to such chaos.”
Timothy didn’t budge. Instead, he turned around and glanced over at the wedding photo. He felt somewhat complicated.
When Mia returned to the hall to send Sharon off, she also glanced at the wedding photo.
As Timothy approached her, he said, “I hope you perform your role well before Grandma has her surgery.”
“I will. Since Grandma went back, can I go back now?”
Timothy frowned as he asked, “Why are you in a hurry to go back? Is there anyone who’s waiting for you?”
“Of course it’s someone important,” Mia replied.
Patricia had been waiting for her.
As Mia glanced at Holly, she ordered, “Please put my bag in the walk-in closet so I won’t have to bring any clothes the next time I come over.”
Just as she turned around, she heard Timothy chiming in. “The men in the entertainment industry aren’t reliable at all. You better watch out for scammers.”
There he went again. He probably misunderstood her relationship with Liam.