Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
According to an insider, the young woman was Raymond’s illegitimate the daughter. But she now lived with.??
Shelbert family under the guise of a close friend’s daughter. S
Those who were sharp-witted knew that her identity was not simple. Otherwise, the Shelbert family would not have taken her in.
The news had a significant impact. Many said that Raymond’s reputation as a good man had been tarnished.
The negative news spread like wildfire and had yet to be suppressed. This showed that Raymond’s rival was still working behind the scenes. After Mia finished reading the news, she called Jasmine right away. The call was picked up immediately. “Mia.”
“Do you have anything to do with the news?”
Jasmine replied, “You’ve seen the news, right? ve sent someone to investigate the matter. It has nothing to do with me. I didn’t report it. How could be that stupid, harming my enemy at my own expense? Plus, I don’t need to deal with Luna this way. Doesn’t this give my father’s rival an advantage?”
Jasmine clearly knew that the Shelberts’ business grew greatly because of her father’s help and protection.
The Shelberts’ business would be hindered if Raymond lost his position as the mayor.
No matter how angry she was about her father wanting her to adopt Luna’s son, she never thought of ruining her father’s position as the mayor. After all, she needed to rely on his position to bring benefits to their family.
“Okay, I believe you have nothing to do with this. I’ve also sent someone to look into the matter. Now, be careful in front of your father,” Mia advised.
Mia was worried that Luna had something to do with this incident.
“I got it, Mia. Keep in touch.”
Mia read the headline for a while, then she turned off her phone indifferently.
After lying on the bed for a moment, she got up slowly.
When Mia came to the living room, Eva was holding a cup of coffee as she said, “You’re awake. Come and have breakfast.”
“Sure, Eva.”
“Sage will be home tomorrow. Let’s go to the mall to see what we should buy. I feel that something is missing, but I can’t put my finger on it,” Eva said.
Mia glanced at the presents that filled the living room and thought of the bedroom prepared and decorated for Sage.
If she hadn’t stopped Eva, other than the bed, the bedroom wouldn’t have any space left for Sage to move around.
There were way too many presents.
Yet, Eva still thought that something was missing and wanted to go shopping. Mia sighed helplessly and said, “Eva, if you keep buying things, our house won’t be able to fit anything else.”
“You don’t understand. We don’t know what Sage likes, so we can only buy everything and let him choose. He can keep whatever he likes and throw away the things that he doesn’t like,” Eva said. Hearing her generous theory, Mia didn’t know how to react.
Dominic and Eva did not have any children after all these years. Eva liked children very much, so she treated Mia’s two kids very well.
Mia couldn’t argue with Eva. After eating, Eva dragged her to the mall to shop for Sage.
When they were shopping, Mia saw a familiar figure. Wasn’t that boy Asher?
Now, Asher was dressed in branded clothes, and a nanny was beside him.
But Asher seemed even more arrogant than when he was at the Barrett residence. He hit the nanny when he couldn’t get the present he wanted.
The nanny dared not retaliate against him. All she could do was coax him patiently.
Holding a present in his hand, Asher ran around the store like a bull in a china shop. He ended up falling on the floor.
The nanny rushed over and said, “Mr. Asher, I told you not to run around. How am I going to explain to your family if you fall?”
Asher pain. While he was still sitting on the ground, he the nanny and said, “I don’t you’re going to explain to how
“You’re the one who will get scolded, not me. It’s your fault that I fell, so you deserve to be scolded!”
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Mia could no longer stand it when she saw this scene. She walked over to him and said, “You should not hit your nanny. Did Luna teach you to do so?”
She had met Asher a few times before. Sharon had doted on him and turned him into a spoiled brat, but he had not been as arrogant as he was now. He had becom@such a rebellious child.
Apparently, Asher recognised Mia. He glared at her resentfully and yelled, “This is none of your business, you bad woman!”
That was the first time Mia saw such deep hatred in a child’s gaze.
Asher seemed to have changed into another person within only one or two months.
In the next second, Luna’s anxious voice sounded beside them. “Mia, what are you trying to do to my son? Stay away from him!”
Mia saw Luna dash toward them. Luna then shielded Asher.
Luna lowered her head and saw that her son was injured. “Are you alright, Asher? How did you get injured? Did someone push you?” she asked, her voice tinged with concern. After hearing her words, Mia could tell this was how Luna usually taught her son.
The next second, she noticed Asher glancing at her. He then pointed at her and said, “She’s the one who pushed me.”
Mia was not surprised by this outcome.
Asher was spoiled when he was with Luna.
After all, Asher was her only hope now. He is the only way she could stay by Raymond’s side. That’s why she was so protective of Asher.
After Luna heard Asher’s words, she was furious and glared at Mia. “I knew it, Mia! What are you trying to do to my son?
“Let me tell you this. If you ever touch him, I’ll not let you off even when I die.”
Mia looked at Luna calmly. “Are you sure that your son did not lie?”
Luna retorted, “Why would my son lie? He said you pushed him, and that must be true!”
Mia’s gaze turned cold. “You have to show me proof before saying such things. If you falsely accuse me, I can sue you for defamation.
“Plus, the nanny beside your son clearly saw what happened. She knows whether I’ve pushed your son or not.”
Then, Luna turned to look at the nanny and asked in an impatient tone, “Tell me! Did she push my son over?”
The nanny’s gaze faltered. Just as she was about to speak, Asher grabbed a toy and hit her. “Keep your mouth shut! I’ll hit you if you dare to spout nonsense.
“I’ll make you lose your job, and you’ll starve to death without money.”
Mia never expected Asher to become so malicious in such a short time and speak such evil words.
How could a four-year-old child say such words?
The nanny said immediately, “I didn’t see how Mr. Asher fell just now.”
“Did you hear that? The nanny said she didn’t see it, so what my son said is the only proof!” Luna exclaimed right away.
Luna felt smug. It would be great if she could catch Mia doing something wrong.
After yesterday’s banquet, Raymond gave her the cold shoulder.
It would benefit her in future if she could have Mia by the short hairs.
Mia pointed at the surveillance camera on the ceiling. “Have you forgotten that there are surveillance cameras around? Your son’s die can’t be used as proof.”
Asher shuddered, looking a little guilty.
Luna’s expression became a little complicated. “My son doesn’t lie.”
Mia said confidently, “Children may not lie, but they often speak
Quo nonsense. If you don’t believe me, you can check the surveillance footage. :
“Ordinary people like us don’t have the authority to do so, but we can call the police and let them get the footage. How about that?”
Luna was slightly guilty. She looked at Asher and said, “Asher, tell me how you fell down. Did she push you?”
Asher went hysterical and shoved Luna. “I said she was the one who pushed me! Why don’t you trust me?”
Just as Mia was about to say something, Eva walked over. “Mia, what are you doing here?”
“Nothing. I ran into a mad dog that bites.”
Luna was
Soritated when she heard that.
My you saying I’m a mad dog?
said you pushed him, and as a mother, I’ll no doubt stand by my son.
“You’re a mother too, so you should be able to understand my perspective.”
“Yes, I’m a mother too, and that’s exactly why I can’t understand your mindset. Can’t you see what Asher is like now? Are you blind or something? He’s only a pawn in your eyes, isn’t he?” Mia felt that even though Asher was pampered back then, he was still a normal child.