Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
In the end, he couldn’t help but voice out his curiosity, “Someone’s looking for you?”
He didn’t hear the conversation clearly, but he could discern that it was a male voice.
She turned to face him. “My fianc¨¦, Nicholas. His team is in charge of the treatment.”
“I thought he was a gynecologist, no?” Timothy distinctly remembered that the Lanes had chosen a gynecologist fianc¨¦ for her.
Calmly, Mia replied, “As I said, it’s his medical team.”
“What can a gynecologist do about this? It’d be better if you bring the child over here.”
“Nick is the godfather. He will do everything in his power to help my child.”
The way she addressed Nicholas made Timothy frown. They sounded close.
The conversation stopped, and an awkwardness hung in the air.
When they reached the hospital, they met the doctor in charge first to ask if there were other possibilities.
“Generally, a person is allowed to donate their bone marrow once in their whole life. It’s difficult to be a match again for the second time. Even if the same people have the matching bone marrow again, the donor can’t donate immediately after the first surgery.” The doctor delivered some rather bad news.
Timothy frowned. “I’m perfectly fine and healthy. I can donate my bone marrow again immediately.”
“Still, Mr. Barrett, we can’t take blood from you right now. There’s nothing we can do,” the doctor said.
Mia slumped her shoulders in disappointment. “Which means we have to find the bone marrow donated yesterday, right?”
“You’re right. Thankfully, the ldd isn’t in the vacuum chamber yet, I think we still have time to look for another matching bone marrow,”
Mia broke down. “No, we don’t have time. The child is already in the vacuum chamber!”
Early preparations were made for a long time and Sage was already waiting in the vacuum chamber!
If the plan had gone well, the treatment would have begun,
However, the container was received without the bone marrow. Someone stole it away!
Timothy held her wrist. “I’ll ask them to look for another matching bone marrow. We can find a match as soon as possible.”
“Do you think we don’t have the money and men to do that? We searched for so long, but it was in vain! Instead of wasting time on this, why don’t you send more men to look for your mother? Ask her, where is the bone marrow!” Mia was at her wit’s end.
“In case something bad happens, tell them to put everything on hold on Ginger’s side.” “They can’t. It has already begun.”
Mia’s eyes were welling up with tears.
Timothy couldn’t understand her. “I just don’t get it. You knew the bone marrow was missing this morning, but why did you proceed with Ginger’s surgery so soon?”
Only then did Mia calm down. A slip of the tongue would give the game away. She had to stay calm. Now that Sage was in the vacuum chamber, Timothy’s bone marrow from yesterday was the only way to save Sage.
Determination recentered the focus in her eyes. She had to find that bone marrow!
She explained, “The doctor made a mistake. They didn’t check the container when they received it.” Timothy disapproved, “Fools. You shouldn’t have sent Ginger back to Nord City.”
Mia quipped, “If it wasn’t for your mother, none of this would have happened! It’s all because of your mother!”
Heath came up to them. “Our men headed to the place Mrs. Barrett went, but they couldn’t find her. According to them, she didn’t go there at all.”
In other words, Sharon lied.
Timothy’s face fell. “And what are you standing here for? Get our men and look for her! If she didn’t go on a trip, she must be hiding somewhere. I’m sure she hasn’t left Bern City.”
Mia admonished, “Mark my words—the bone marrow you donated yesterday is the only thing that can save my child’s life. If she can’t give it back or if she destroyed it, she’s a murderer. And I will never forgive her. I don’t break promises. I will make sure she pays for it with her life!”
At that moment, her eyes flickered with malice.
Timothy stared at the woman before him, who seemed different from how she was four years ago. Mia was now Ms. Lane. She had everything, almost as much as the Barrett family had. On top of that, she had brothers who loved her a lot.
Timothy knew it wasn’t a joke; it was a warning that could turn into reality.
He responded calmly, “Like you, I’d also like to find the bone marrow so that Ginger can be well again. Do you think I would hurt her? I’m her father!”
“But who would you choose between your child and your mother?”
“I won’t let it transpire to that stage.”
“You better keep your word.” Mia turned and left the hospital.
Time was of the essence. She had to send some men to track Sharon down.
Timothy followed after her, concerned. “Where are you going?”
She looked back. “Home, of course. You better pray for your men to be faster than mine. I can’t guarantee what will happen if I find her first.”
She got into the car and slammed the door shut.
At that moment, she felt that Dominic was right—the Barretts were bastards. She should stay away from them.
Timothy wanted to get closer and say something but was stopped by her bodyguards.
Feeling helpless, he watched her car leave.
He loosened his tie and undid a few buttons while trying to calm himself down.
Never in his wildest dream had he expected things to go out of hand.
His very own mother had dug him his grave.
Heath couldn’t help but pity Timothy. Winning Mia’s heart back was difficult to begin with, and this matter had simply made it worse!
In the car, Mia received a call from Dominic. She went silent for a moment before answering the call. “Dominic.”
“I know what happened to the bone marrow. I’ve sent out all the men we have. We should receive news soon,” Dominic reassured Mia.
“Dominic, ask someone to keep an eye on Luna. I think she’s involved in this.”
Luna was always plotting against Mia. On top of that, she was the one who told Sharon that Timothy would donate his bone marrow.
Mia reckoned that Luna did something else too.
Not long after, Mia received a message from the bodyguard who was in charge of monitoring Luna. “Luna didn’t go home after work. She went to a villa.”
He stayed on watch for a while, but he couldn’t find out who else was there.
Mia made up her mind. “Send some men over. Keep watching her. I’ll make my way there.”
Her hunch was telling her that Sharon was definitely there. She’d rather make a mistake than miss her chance to discover the truth.
So, Mia headed to the villa.
The bodyguard next to her asked, “Ms. Mia, should we inform Mr. Barrett?”
She smirked. “Don’t inform him for now.”
Because she didn’t trust him. After all, Sharon was his mother.
Half an hour later, Mia’s car arrived.
The bodyguard in charge of the surveillance came over to report, “Luna hasn’t come out yet.” Without a moment of hesitation, she led the bodyguards and barged into the place.
Just as she had expected, Luna and Sharon were having a meal in the living room!
Mia was certain that they were behind this!
Mia marched forward menacingly. “Looks like you’re enjoying the time of your life. Did something good happen? Would you mind sharing?”
Sharon gulped down her saliva, feeling guilty. “H-How did you find us?”
She thought this was a safe hiding spot! How did Mia find them so quickly?
Luna was equally surprised. She had acted as carefully as possible.
Luna thought they would be looking for Sharon, not herself. Yet, it turned out they were keeping an eye on her!
The plan was to throw Mia and Timothy off the scent!
Now that Mia had found her way here, Luna realized how careless she was. Mia was smarter than they thought!
Mia glared at Sharon. “That’s none of your business. Give me the bone marrow!”
Sharon barked, “I have no idea what you’re talking about. I thought you had it.”
“Mrs. Barrett, if my memories serve me right, you were discharged from the hospital for a while now. You asked someone to steal the bone marrow, didn’t you?”
“Enough. I did that because I was afraid you’d go against your promise after the deal. It’s a backup plan just in case. I was right. You took the bone marrow away as soon as Tim donated it. How was I supposed to believe that you’d stay true to your promise?”