Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Luna had just shown remarkable understanding by not blaming Raymond and even offering him the ice bucket first. This gesture prompted Raymond to feel the need to express his anger on Luna’s behalf. Luna added proudly, “That’s right. Mrs. Barrett was initially sentenced to one year of probation due to her offense. She must remain in Bern City and is prohibited from coming over.”
Raymond was reminded by Luna not to overlook the fact that this could be utilized.
He nodded and replied, “Indeed, Mr. Barrett. If this issue continues to escalate, Mrs. Barrett may be facing more than just a suspended sentence.”
Sharon’s face went pale as her anger boiled over. Luna, this cunning woman, was truly a troublemaker.
Upon hearing this, Jasmine quickly intervened, “Dad, now is not the time for such discussions. Your hands are covered in blisters. We should hurry to the hospital and address this matter promptly. Applying ice to your burns won’t be very effective.”
At that moment, Raymond’s assistant quickly approached.
Timothy looked at Raymond and stated, “If this situation continues to escalate, fear that Luna won’t be able to remain in Nord City either They all must return to Bern City and face the consequences of their actions.”
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Luna and Sharon’s expressions changed when they heard Timothy’s words. They didn’t want to go to jail.
Luna glanced at Raymond instinctively and uttered, “My situation is different, though.”
Sharon snorted. “You’re just an illegitimate daughter. What makes you so special?”
Jasmine quickly took Raymond’s arm and advised, “Dad, let’s go. We need to head to the hospital first. If there are any scars, the rumors will start spreading again.”
Upon hearing this, Raymond remained silent. He understood that it was not appropriate to address the issue at that moment. With a determined stride, he left the private room.
Luna’s back was hurting so much. Moreover, she initially thought Raymond would stand up for her!
Luna fixed her fierce gaze on Sharon and declared, “I’ll remember what happened today, and I won’t let it go. Just wait and see.”
Luna left right after that. She needed to accompany Raymond to the hospital for treatment. This was a chance for her to act pitifully and gain sympathy, so she didn’t want to miss it. As for Sharon, that despicable old woman, there would be numerous opportunities to address her later.
After the departure of the three people, the private room became quiet. Mia nibbled on her snacks while comfortably seated on a chair. “I haven’t eaten anything all day, but I feel satisfied after watching the show.”
It was worth it.
Timothy looked at her and asked, “How’s your hand? Show me.”
Mia withdrew her hand and replied, “I’m perfectly fine. It was just a drop of water on my hand. No harm done.”
After Mia finished speaking, she glanced at Sharon, who appeared lost. Then she said, “The person who deserves your utmost concern at this moment is not me, but your mother.”
Sharon appeared to have been struck by a powerful emotional blow, causing her to age considerably in a mere moment.
She gazed at Timothy sadly and said, “Tim, I may not be the most intelligent or outstanding mother, and I may not have the affection of your grandparents. But I’ve always cared for you with all my heart and soul, and I’ve never caused you any harm. I don’t understand why you are joining forces with Luna and that little rascal to humiliate me.”
Sharon simply couldn’t accept this fact.
Mia was genuinely curious about how Timothy could readily accept an illegitimate child and keep it a secret from Sharon. No matter how she contemplated the situation, she found it utterly implausible. It seemed inconceivable to her that any woman could accept her husband’s illegitimate child.
Timothy fell into a brief silence, his gaze fixed upon Sharon before he finally spoke up. “From the very start, I had no choice but to accept this condition. Dad’s will made no mention of allocating 5% of the shares to Asher.”
“If it’s not 5% of the shares, then what exactly is it?”
“The will left by Dad stipulated that my half-brother and I should jointly take over the company, sharing ownership equally. However, my so-called brother’s health was concerning, and he might not livet long. Before his passing, he expressed a desire for me overne allocate some of the company shares to his child, Asher He also agreed that Asher would not contest the ownership of the company with me and my children. He made it clear that agreeing to his terms would nullify our father’s will.”
“I see.” Sharon’s expression changed as a myriad of emotions overwhelmed her. She never expected that her long-dead husband would still find a way to play tricks on her.
Sharon was immediately disheartened and turned to Mia. “Do you know why I resented you so much for marrying Tim back then?”
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Mia said with a wry smile, “Because you prefer a daughter-in-law with a high social status, not an orphan like me.”
“That’s not entirely true. Tim’s father and I were also part of a marriage alliance then. Although he had feelings for another woman, his parents disapproved of her character. Ultimately, they arranged for him to marry me. I thought he would return to me once he was tired of his other pursuits outside. But I never expected him to continue his relationship with the other woman and even have an illegitimate child.”
What was even more unexpected was that her husband actually wanted to leave all the company’s property to the illegitimate son. If the illegitimate son hadn’t been in poor health and died, and if Timothy hadn’t been so outstanding, everything could have been taken away by the illegitimate son!
Upon hearing this, Mia remained silent.
Sharon continued, “I hope Tim finds a truly compatible partner to cultivate a deep and meaningful connection with. I want him to avoid repeating his father’s past mistakes.”
Mia glanced at Timothy awkwardly. She didn’t know that Timothy’s father had such emotional experiences in the past. Timothy had never mentioned these things before.
Sharon turned to Timothy and questioned him, “You mentioned that you actually intend to raise Asher as your heir. Is that true?”
“Of course, it’s not true. I’ve never even considered allowing that child to inherit the Barrett family. These are merely Luna’s fabrications, deliberately intended to deceive you.”
After hearing this, Sharon’s face twisted into a mocking expression as she retorted, “How am I supposed to discern the truth from your words? You’ve always been fiercely independent, never consulting me on anything. You’ve always felt like I’m a burden, keeping this from me for years. Do you think I’ll feel better by treating Asher as my own grandson?”
“But I’ve never admitted that Asher is my child. It was your assumption, you were easily swayed by Luna’s words. I warned you not to get too close to her from the beginning.”
“Alright. In the end, it was completely my fault. You truly are an amazing son.” After those words, Sharon delivered a resounding slap to Timothy’s face. Then, she turned and left the private room, her steps staggering slightly.
Mia’s gaze fell upon Timothy, whose face was partially veiled by the shadows. His current expression could not be seen clearly. She asked, “Did you not tell the truth to your mother?”
Timothy’s recent explanation about the illegitimate child appeared acceptable at first glance. However, deep down, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss.
Given Timothy’s true nature, even if his father mentioned the existence of a will, it wouldn’t hold any power over him. He would undoubtedly find a method to get rid of Luna, so there was absolutely no reason for him to bring her back to the Barrett family. There had to be a more significant motive behind his actions.
He gazed at her intently. “At the moment, only Grandma and I are privy to this secret.”
Mia noticed Timothy’s sad and dejected expression. She tilted her head. “Don’t bother telling me. I have no interest in your secrets.”
The next moment, he approached Mia and said in a hoarse voice, “In fact, I’m an illegitimate child too. My mother lost her child during childbirth and can never have children again. My father deceived her to bring in a child from another woman.”
When Mia heard the truth, her heart suddenly skipped a beat. She never expected Timothy to be an illegitimate child as well.
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So, Sharon’s husband had two illegitimate sons outside. These kinds of plot twists were always seen in TV series, but she never expected it to happen in real life.
“Does Grandma Laura know about this too?” Mia hesitated before asking. In her opinion, Laura was not that kind of person.
“Grandma only found out later, but she made my Dad swear that I would be considered my Mom’s child for the rest of my life. He was forbidden from letting the mistress know that I was sent to the Barrett family.” Timothy’s expression was unpredictable, his eyes revealing a sense of vulnerability.
Mia couldn’t bear to look into his eyes, prompting her to turn away and attempt to leave. However, he pulled her into his arms.
“Timothy, what are you doing?”
“Don’t leave. Stay with me for a while.”
“Let me go.”
“Just a moment.”
Mia heard Timothy’s pleading voice. Although she tried to break free, her efforts were in vain. She had no choice but to surrender herself to his embrace. Her face pressed against his chest, and the rhythmic thumping of his heart filled her ears.
She lowered her eyelids slightly. In truth, she realized that she had become very unfamiliar with his embrace. However, as she nestled in his arms, she couldn’t help but feel her heartbeat quicken. Her mind was also flooded with memories of their five years of marriage.
She thought she had long forgotten those five years spent in the Barrett residence. However, those memories had resurfaced in her mind once more.
When Mia was lost in thought,
Timothy’s resonant voice reached her ears. “I had led a smooth life
Kel since childhood, never facing any real challenges. However, after
Dad’s passing, I discovered th
I about my identity. Grandma confirmed it, but I chose to avoid confronting that woman and feigned ignorance.”
Mia remained silent upon hearing his words. She had always believed that Timothy was a privileged man and seemed distant. Surprisingly, his life story concealed a hidden secret.
Timothy rested his head on her shoulder and said with a heavy heart, “Ever since then, I’ve harbored a deep resistance toward the notions of love and marriage.. nex
I my identity, yet I cannot escape it in this lifetime. I had sworn to never marry in this life.”
Mia said, “Because Grandma forced you to marry me.”
“Yes, I didn’t want to disappoint her. I didn’t have any hope for relationships back then, so I was really harsh toward you and often et seemed indifferent. In fact, it wasn’t about you specifically. I would have done the same with anyone else.”
Mia was well aware that Timothy had married her solely due to Laura’s instruction. However, she never anticipated that Timothy would find himself caught in such a paradoxical situation.
The man, who had always been seen as high and mighty, unexpectedly discovered that he was an illegitimate child. Such a difference was deemed unacceptable by most people.
Mia pondered for a moment before responding, “This is not your fault. If Mrs. Barrett was unaware of it, you don’t have to tell her the truth.”
It would be best for Sharon not to know about this. She was extremely distraught earlier. If she found out that Timothy was not her biological child, she would likely lose her mind.
After she finished speaking, Timothy gazed at her with profound intensity in his eyes. Mia instinctively glanced away, avoiding his gaze. “Why are you looking at me like that? I promise not to tell anyone this secret.”
Timothy’s voice quivered as he spoke, “After learning that you’re the daughter of the Lane family, I began to feel inferior.”
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