Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
There was something that she had to confirm.
Luna couldn’t move as the bodyguards were holding her. All she could do was glare at Mia. “What is there for you to ask at this point? Are you going to make fun of me?”
Mia approached Luna and lifted the hem of Luna’s dress to her thighs.
“What are you doing!” Luna shrieked, losing control of her expression.
Mia smirked. “Take a guess. Do you think I’m going to strip you off and let you show up naked in public?”
Luna instinctively looked at Timothy, whose face and gaze were both cold.
Mia crouched down to study Luna’s ankles. “The tattoo around your ankle looks familiar to me. I think I’ve seen it somewhere before.”
Luna hurriedly withdrew her foot as her face turned pale. “It’s just a common tattoo. It’s normal for you to have seen it before.”
Taking out her phone, Mia took a picture of the tattoo.
Timothy came over. “Is there something wrong with the tattoo?”
Staring at the picture, Mia narrowed her eyes. “I can’t remember anything, but this tattoo is etched in my mind. I have strange recurring dreams sometimes. I think I grabbed an ankle in the dream, and the tattoo on the ankle looks almost like this.”
Luna’s body began shaking and there was an unnatural shift in her expression. “Bet it’s just a coincidence. Just because I have the same tattoo doesn’t mean I’m the person you’re looking for.” “Is it really a mere coincidence? I don’t think it’s as simple as that.” Mia observed the guilt on Luna’s face. “Luna, what did you do to me that year? There has to be a reason why I remember this tattoo.” “You’re spouting nonsense. I didn’t do anything to you that year. You don’t even remember what happened. You must be delusional, or you remembered it wrongly. I didn’t meet you in private at that party.” Luna didn’t have the guts to lift her head, fearing that they might see through her.
With this, Luna could confirm that Mia did see the tattoo around her ankle before passing out. Fortunately for Luna, Mia lost her memories and couldn’t remember the past.
Simply remembering the tattoo couldn’t mean anything.
Mia let out a meaningful smile. “If that’s the case, why do you look so guilty now?”
Timothy took Mia’s phone, glancing at the picture. “Luna, what did you do four years ago? If you tell us everything, I might consider sparing your life.”
“Tim, I swear I didn’t do anything. I even caught the culprit that year! I don’t know why Ms. Lane keeps saying that there’s something about my tattoo. I had it done on a street. Many people have the same one. She might’ve remembered it wrongly.”
Mia took her phone back. She said in a monotonous tone, “I don’t care what kind of story this tattoo has, but that doesn’t change the fact that you have to bear the consequences for your deeds. Hope you can figure it out in prison.”
With that, the bodyguards took Luna away.
Timothy asked Mia, “Is that true? Could you remember anything else?”
The truth was, he found it odd when the culprit was caught. However, all the clues pointed to the culprit. The culprit herself even admitted to committing the crime.
“Nothing else for now. But there should be someone else behind Mrs. Barrett Senior’s fall. Don’t worry, I think I’ll be able to regain my memories soon. I’ll get to the bottom of it soon.”
Sharon felt guilty. “I thought we uncovered the truth already. Your classmate was jealous of you and mingled into the party to take revenge on you. Mrs. Barrett Senior was dragged into this because of you.”
Mia frowned. “I don’t think it’s as simple as that. Although we haven’t found out the truth yet, we can ask Mrs. Barrett Senior once she regains consciousness. Then, we’ll know the truth.”
“But Mom is very sick. Forget about her regaining her consciousness, she might sleep forever.” Sharon was testing the water.
It had been four years. Sharon had waited that long for Laura to die, but she was still holding on! “That should be the case, but things should be different with the reishi mushrooms I brought over,” Mia said as she studied Sharon’s expression.
Mia’s hunch was telling her that Sharon was hiding something else.
It seemed like none of the Barretts were innocent in this case.
Right then, Timothy prompted, “Mom, you should apologize to Mia.”
“Tim, a-are you telling me to apologize to Mia? Luna set her up. If someone has to apologize for this, Luna should be the one doing it.”
After all, Luna was going to take the blame for everything.
“Mom, Ginger is your biological granddaughter. Are you sure you have absolutely nothing to do with this? Or do you wish to go to prison with Luna?”
Despite her anger, Sharon reluctantly looked at Mia. “Sorry. I was deceived by that witch.”
Mia feigned a smile at the insincere apology. “You should get a brain or I’m afraid someone might sell you off without you realizing,” Mia said nonchalantly.
Sharon was so irritated but she didn’t have the nerve to say anything back.
After what had transpired, Mia now had something over Sharon’s head. Furthermore, Mia was Ms. Lane. If things went out of control, Dominic wouldn’t let Sharon get away with it.
Timothy asked someone to send Sharon home before turning to Mia. “I know you were a victim that year. You had nothing to do with it.”
“What happened that year?”
Mia glanced at Timothy. “You don’t have to explain. I’ll definitely look into what happened back then once I regain my memories.”
She figured what he wanted to say was probably not any different from what Shelly said.
Mia checked the time and said, “This is it. I have to go now.”
“Let me take you to the airport.”
“It’s fine. I can go on my own,” Mia refused flatly. She hesitated and glanced at Timothy before she left. “Mr. Barrett, if we need you for any future treatment … I mean if…”
“Keep me posted on whatever I have to do for any upcoming treatments. Ginger’s my daughter. I’m even willing to give her my life.”
Noting his resolute answer, Mia nodded and said, “Thank you.” Then she turned around and took her leave swiftly.
Her departing figure etched onto Timothy’s mind as he watched her leave. A mix of emotions flickered in his eyes. After her car left, he turned to Heath.
“Take me to the airport.”
Heath was surprised. “Mr. Barrett, are you leaving for Nord City? But you have a very important meeting in a few days.”
The chances of securing the contract deal would be greatly diminished if Timothy left for Nord City. Heath simply couldn’t believe that Timothy, who prioritized his work so much, would suddenly make an exception.
“You talk too much.” Timothy turned around and walked away from the villa.
Meanwhile, Mia arrived at the airport as quickly as she could. She planned to fly back to Nord City in a private jet.
However, the airport staff approached her and said, “Ms. Lane, I’m sorry, but is it possible for you to share the private jet with another guest?”
Mia frowned. “But I booked a private flight. It’s not like this is a cab, is it? Also, I’m in a hurry. I don’t have the time to wait.”
She initially planned to return in her private jet, but she had flown back to Nord City with Ginger and the donated bone marrow last time. As a result, her private jet was still in Nord City. She could only resort to the airport’s private flight service for her return.
“I’m really sorry, Ms. Lane. The private flight was supposed to be yours, but we have another VIP who’s leaving for Nord City as well. His departure time is similar to yours. Could you accommodate him?”
“Let that VIP take the next flight. I can pay twice for my flight, but I have to leave now,” Mia insisted. She didn’t have the time to wait for the other guest. Time was of the essence.
She ignored the staff and boarded the private jet instantly with the bone marrow. Still quite worried, she discreetly opened the box. She closed it with relief once she saw the bone marrow was still intact inside.
She had to be extra careful after the incident with the empty box last time.
Mia’s patience began to wear thin when the plane had yet to take off after ten minutes. She glanced over at Peyton.
“Go ask when the plane will take off.”
Soon, the staff showed up and explained, “Ms. Lane, the plane is about to take off. We’re really sorry.”
Well, Mia couldn’t care less as long as she could take off immediately and head to Nord City.
She took out her phone and texted in her family group chat, “I’m on the plane now. I’ll be back soon.”
Dominic replied instantly, “Alright, I’ll send someone to pick you up.”
Eva chimed in, “I’ve already picked up Ginger. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her.”
Mia naturally trusted Eva to take care of Ginger. She was the only maternal figure in the Lane family, after all. Naturally, Eva doted on Ginger as well.
Just then, a series of footsteps echoed outside the private jet.
Mia set her phone aside. She noticed that someone was boarding the plane with a suitcase. As she furrowed her brows, it finally dawned on her that she’d been waiting for another guest for the past ten minutes.
Her mood soured instantly. She wondered who this shameless person was. How dare he make her wait for so long?
A man in a fine suit strode in, stunning Mia with his familiar chiseled features.
“Why, it’s you!” Why was Timothy heading to Nord City?
“Why do you look so disappointed to see me? Were you expecting another man?”
Mia nodded. “I was wondering which shameless bastard made me wait for ten minutes. Who knew it was you!”
“I’m sorry. I was stuck in a jam.” Timothy settled down promptly next to her. The space around her seemed to shrink palpably.
Amused, Mia said, “So, you’re leaving for Nord City as well. Why didn’t you say so earlier? I might even let you tag along in my ride.”
“Forget it. I’m worried that you’ll kick me out of the car.” Timothy was quite self-aware.
She stopped beating around the bush. “Timothy, why are you following me to Nord City?”
“I’m on a business trip. There’s an urgent company matter which requires my presence. Do you think I was following you there?”