Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Mia shut her eyes, recalling the wedding dress she saw at Maya’s place. The white color was a sore to Mia’s eyes.
Fortunately, one month wasn’t that long.
It would be over soon.
The next day, Mia headed straight to the private hospital where Laura was staying.
Gina’s message slid into the notification when Mia got into a cab. “Mia, you’re the person with the mask on, aren’t you?
“And you told me that you have nothing to do with the famous actor. I gave you that tote bag for your last birthday.”
That message caused a sense of trepidation.
Mia clicked the trending article. As she guessed, she was involved in a scandal with that famous actor again!
“After the Shooting Wraps Up, the Award¨CWinning Actor Returned to Home Sweet Home Alongside With His
Girlfriend”
With a single glance at the picture, she could tell that it was taken outside the neighborhood.
Now, the award¨Cwinning actor suddenly had a girlfriend without his knowledge!
Mia didn’t know what to feel about it anymore.
She explained her stance before this, but now, she simply wanted to let it be.
Truths were always mixed with made¨Cup stories in the show business anyway. No one would take it seriously.
“Mia, I’m not the only one who recognizes you. Our classmates are asking whether it’s you or not.”
Mia let out a soft sigh as she read the message, relieved that she wore a mask when leaving the hospital.
Otherwise, she would’ve been on the chopping board!
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Then, she retweeted the article on Twitter. “It’s time to lay my cards on the table¨Cthat’s right, I’m his girlfriend.”
The number of likes increased in a short time.
The majority took it as a joke instead of taking her words at face value. They merely thought that she resembled the woman in the picture.
It was as Mia had expected.
After all, why would a huge celebrity like him go out with a non¨Cshow business personality like her?
She strolled out of the elevator, noticing a tall man standing by the corridor. He was in the middle of a discussion with a doctor.
Her steps faltered for a moment before slowly walking toward them.
Heath saw her and informed Timothy, “Mr. Barrett, she’s here.”
Timothy looked over his shoulder, eyeing her. He narrowed his eyes. “You’re late.”
“You told me to come in the morning. You didn’t give me a specific time,” Mia readily countered back.
Now that he was going to marry Maya, she wouldn’t hold her sharp tongue back at his infuriating tone.
He pursed his lips. “I knew it. You found another target. The way you talk to me is different.”
“What do you mean?”
“Playing dumb? Who’s that rude male doctor from yesterday? What kind of relationship do you have with him?”
Her eyes widened. It turned out that Timothy misunderstood her relationship with Connor.
Mockery was evident in her eyes as a smile spread across her lips. “Mr. Barrett, I know you’re a busy man, but not a busybody. Am I wrong?”
“It’s just a friendly reminder from me. A reminder not to misunderstand that doctor’s intention. He is quite popular in the hospital, especially among the female doctors, nurses, and patients.
“He treats you well simply because he wants to hook up with you.”
Mia almost burst into laughter at that. “I’m glad to hear that. That means he’s nice. That’s why a lot of people are vying for him.”
She couldn’t understand why Connor was still single despite his popularity and made a mental note to ask him when she returned home.
She turned around. “I’m going to see Grandma now.”
“Wait. Take the prenatal test first before you go.”
Her expression slightly changed at the mention of the prenatal test.
Mia shot a disbelieving look at him. “What prenatal test?”
She wondered if he had grown suspicious.
“Have you forgotten that you’re pregnant? Grandma scheduled a prenatal test for you. Just put up a show for her.”
It was only then that she managed to calm herself down. “No need for the hassle. I’ll tell her that I’ve done it yesterday.”
“No can do. I’m sure she’ll ask for the prenatal test result and the ultrasound. So, you must take the prenatal.
test here.”
Her breath hitched at that. “Your family owns this hospital. You can ask someone to forge one.”
Timothy suddenly approached her and grasped her shoulders, lowering his voice. “You see Martha there?”
She raised her head and saw Martha. Mia seemed confused. “What’s wrong?”
“You didn’t return from school for a few days, and she told Grandma about it. Grandma must’ve thought that something bad happened between us.
“That’s why she wants to meet you on the excuse of taking a prenatal test.”
She lowered her head. “So, it’s just a show? And I only have to follow the procedures?”
“Yes, what else?”
She finally nodded. “Okay.”
Martha wouldn’t be able to enter the examination room with Mia anyway.
Whatever the results were, Timothy would be the person relaying the message.
Mia followed the doctor downstairs to the examination room.
As she expected, it was just a show because a lady was already in the examination room. That lady was pregnant, not Mia.
In the end, Mia could gain the result thanks to that woman.
Everything was in order under Timothy’s preparation.
An hour later, Mia left the examination room and headed upstairs to visit Laura.
Laura held Mia’s hand. “Look at you, Mia. You’re all skin and bones! You don’t have to push yourself at work when you’re pregnant. You can ask your husband to do it instead!
“You’re carrying a baby in your belly. You don’t have to hold yourself back. It’s not that hard for men to become fathers!”
“Okay, Grandma. I will.” Mia’s response made Laura smile.
Then, Mia advised, “You have to take your meals and listen to the doctor too.”
“I know. I’m still waiting to welcome that baby in your belly to the world! The idea of meeting my husband that soon weighs on my chest heavily.”
Mia noticed Laura’s lack of energy and decided not to take up more of her time.
When Mia and Timothy left the room, Mia inquired, “When’s the surgery?”
“End of the month.”
She nodded before lifting her gaze and looked at Timothy. “Congratulations on your engagement. But¨C just a piece of advice¨Ckeep a low life, will you?
“Don’t let the word get out, or Grandma might catch wind of it.”
“I know that well enough for you to save that.”
“Right. You’re the best at keeping a secret. I’m off.” She spun around and left.
Staring at the ceiling while walking down the corridor, she fought back the tears in her eyes.
He didn’t move an inch from where he stood. The hands resting by his side balled into fists.
He gulped before saying, “Wait.”