Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
But now, he was obviously not in the right state. Mia felt that his change of behavior was definitely because of Luna.
When Luna heard her words, she flew off the handle and shouted, “What has that got to do with you? It’s none of your business how I educate my son. Who gives you the right to judge me?” Mia said coldly, “It’s me your son encountered today, so I’ll let it go.
“What if he runs into a persistent person who insists on holding him accountable? Do you think you’ll be able to get away with it?”
After all, all wayward children were spoiled by their parents. They could face serious consequences when they encountered a person with a strong character.
“That’s enough, Mia. Why do you speak in such a tone? My son was frightened during the fall. That’s why he spouted nonsense. You’re not going to find fault with a child, are you?”
Meanwhile, Eva felt confused while listening to their conversation. She looked at Mia and asked, “What’s going on?”
“Don’t worry, Eva. It’s just a small matter.”
After that, Mia looked at Luna again. “I bet you have something to do with today’s headline. What do you think you can change, using such a tactic?”
Guilt flashed across Luna’s eyes. Then, she braved it out and retorted, “Who said I have something to do with the news? Don’t you accuse me! Do you have any proof?”
Mia did not want to waste her time talking to Luna. Suddenly, she said in a hushed voice, “Did you know that Grandma Laura’s condition has improved a lot? I think she’ll regain consciousness very soon.”
“What?”
Colour drained from Luna’s face
She immediately diately. She immediately asn’t Grandma Laura b in a vegetative state for years?
“Even the doctor said there was little hope unless there was a miracle. How could she regain consciousness?”
Most importantly, what Luna did back then would be exposed if Laura regained consciousness.
“That’s simple. Grandma Laura needed rejshi mushrooms, and l happened to have a few. After some systematic treatments, Grandma Laura’s health is much betterthan before.
“It’s just a matter of time before she regains consciousness. Why do you seem unhappy about it?” Mia said.
“What do the Barretts have to do with me?” Luna’s expression shifted.
She grabbed Asher’s hand and hurried out of the store.
She walked as fast as she could because she was afraid that Mia might come after her.
What Mia said earlier occupied her mind. Could it be true that Laura was going to regain consciousness soon?
When she recalled what she had done, her face went pale.
If Laura regained consciousness, she could no longer hide what she had done back then.
She worked so hard to get to where she was now. Was everything going to be ruined?
Resentment glinted in Luna’s eyes. Why did Mia have to ruin her life every she was about to st.net a
new and better life?
The same thing happened each time, regardless of whether she was at the Barrett residence or in Nord City.
She hoped Mia would die!
“Mom, you’re hurting my hand.”
Asher’s face went pale with pain. Luna squatted and looked at him. “You must please your grandpa, alright? We can gain a footing in the Shelbert family only if he likes you. Then, we can live a wealthy life, and no one can bully us.”
Asher stood rooted to the spot with a blank face, not saying a word.
Clutching her branded handbag, Luna was determined not to let this opportunity slip through her fingers. She had to succeed by hook or by crook.
She did not want to live in hardship anymore.
Luna stood up and said, “Asher, go and find your grandpa later. Please make him happy, okay?”
Asher kept quiet and turned his head to glance at the toy shop nearby.
Looking at Luna’s back, Mia could deduce that she was the one who pushed Laura down the stairs.
She did not see the person who knocked her out, but she was certain it was Luna based on the tattoo on her ankle.
However, this was not sufficient evidence to convict Luna.
That’s why she intentionally told Luna that Laura would regain consciousness. Luna’s reaction was indeed unusual.
She had to think of another way.
“Mia, did you find any evidence?” Eva asked.
Mia shook her head and said, “I haven’t found any evidence since it has been such a long time.
“When Luna orchestrated this thing, she was very cunning and acted very fast. Dana alone took all the blame, and now she’s mentally ill. “Besides, Luna got rid of the tattoo on her ankle and said it was a burn caused by Sharon. Everything seems to make perfect sense.” Eva frowned and said, “It’s easy to handle this matter. We don’t need any evidence. There are many ways to deal with her.”
“I know that, but I want to do it my way.”
“Mia, are you holding back because of her relationship with Raymond? Listen, you don’t have to worry about it. Just do what you need to do. Dominic and I have your back even if you cause a big trouble.”
A warm fuzzy feeling welled up in Mia’s heart when she heard Eva’s words.
She stepped forward and held Eva’s arm. “I know you and Dominic are good to me, but I want to settle my issue on my own.”
Dominic and Eva loved and supported her unconditionally.
However, as a grown-up, she could not cause trouble all the time like a naive child and let them clean up after her.
She had thought of a way to uncover evidence of Luna’s crime.
The next day, the Lanes gathered around and prepared to pick Sage up from the research institute.
When Mia and her brothers arrived at the research institute, she looked up at the main entrance.
The first time she came here, Sage was still in the intensive care unit and at risk of losing his life anytime.
Finally, Sage could leave this place in good health and live like a normal child.
Nicholas held Sage’s hand and led him to the entrance. All the staff, including Rachel, went there as well.
Rachel was Nicholas’ sister.
After all, Sage and Rachel were their regulars. They watched the two children grow up, so they were very close to one another. With a lollipop in her mouth, Rachel looked at Sage reluctantly and said, “Remember to come back and visit me next time.”
“Why should I come and visit you? I’ll be busy once I start going to school. You’d better leave this place as soon as possible, like I did.”
Rachel was slightly annoyed. To be honest, she wanted to leave this place as well.
Nicholas stroked his sister’s head and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll cure your sickness, and one day, you’ll become healthy and leave this place just like Sage did.”
Rachel nodded obediently, but there was a hint of sorrow in her eyes. Looking at Sage’s back as he left, she felt rather envious.
Sage walked to the entrance and saw a row of six luxurious cars and his six uncles standing there.
When Mia saw her son walking out, her eyes turned red immediately.
This long-awaited day was finally here, after so many years. She went forward, but Ginger was the first one to sprint over as she shouted in a sweet voice, “Sage, welcome to come back home!”
Sage glanced nonchalantly at his sister. His gaze was full of affection, but he said coldly, “You should say ‘Welcome home’ instead of ‘Welcome to come back home.””
He sighed inwardly. Ginger still could not speak well. It seemed like he had to look after her in kindergarten so she wouldn’t be bullied.
Mia went over, pulled Sage into her arms and said in a choked voice, “I’m sorry. I didn’t take good care of myself and cause you to be sick since birth.”
Sage felt a little bashful in his mother’s arms.
He maintained a stern expression and said coldly, “It’s not your fault. I’ve never blamed you.”
His irresponsible father, who did not take good care of his mother, should be blamed.
Ginger tiptoed as she said, “Sage, we’ve prepared a lot of presents and surprises for you!” Just then, Dominic stepped forward and looked at Sage. “Let’s go home.”
Sage nodded and got into the car with him.
Mia turned around and looked at Nicholas. “Get off work early later and have dinner with us.”
If it wasn’t for Nicholas, Sage might not have recovered and might have lost his life.
Nicholas was indeed Sage’s savior.
Nicholas sauntered toward Mia and stood in front of her. There was a hint of affection in the depth of his usually calm gaze that he himself had not noticed.
Mia sensed something and quickly averted her gaze. “It’s because of you that Sage has recovered.”
“Like I promised, I’ll surely keep you and the two kids safe,” Nicholas said.