Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Shelly had learned her lesson.
“When I charged at Mia, she instinctively shielded her belly. Her reaction was vehement. I’ve been holding on to these suspicions for a long time, but I couldn’t prove it until today.”
“Why should I believe you? You told me that spreading rumors could bring her down, and yet look at what happened! My family told me off because of that!”
Resentment clouded Wilhelmina’s eyes as she thought, “Right, Shelly was able to get away with it because she’s Ms. Barrett while I was held accountable for everything. No one bothered to care about my side of the story.”
Her voice dipped into an icy tone. “Mia was able to get away with it because there’s a man backing her up. I think he’s the baby’s father.”
Shelly gave it a serious thought. “You have a point.”
Liam, the famous actor, was the man backing Mia up. If he hadn’t gotten in Shelly’s way, she would’ve been able to teach Mia a lesson.
Shelly admired her newly manicured nails. “But this is just your side of the story. Unless, you can prove that Mia’s really pregnant.”
“I’ll figure something out. But, Ms. Barrett, you know my situation right now. I lost my job and reputation. No one will take me in. I’m in need of cash.”
Shelly rolled her eyes. “I’ll transfer you a thousand dollars. As long as you can get me something to prove Mia’s pregnancy, you’ll gain what you deserve.”
Wilhelmina received a notification of a transaction, her brows frowning in annoyance.
This amount of money didn’t even mean anything to her in the past. Shelly was trying to brush Wilhelmina off with that little money.
However, Wilhelmina was in dire need of money.
She cast a backward glance at the studio, and vowed to never forgive Mia and Shelly.
Meanwhile, Mia slumped in her seat, still in disbelief over what had just transpired.
Her heartbeat was racing.
Felix approached her, pouring her a glass of warm water. “Are you okay?”
“I’m okay. Thanks for earlier, Felix.” A few sips of warm water recentered her a bit, but they did nothing to placate her heartbeat.
Instead, dizziness clouded her mind and she felt cold.
She held the desk. “Felix.”
“Mia, what’s wrong?”
Before she could stand up, she flopped onto the floor.
Felix carried her in his arms. “Hold on, I’ll take you to the hospital.”
Mia gritted her teeth in an attempt to stay awake. “Peace Hospital.”
Going to the hospital Connor worked at could give her a peace of mind.
Felix rushed to the hospital. Her face was pale and he kept comforting her along the way.
Mia mustered every ounce of strength left in her to call Connor. The line got through almost immediately. “Mia, what’s up?”
“I have a stomach ache. I’m reaching the hospital soon.”
“What? Hold on, I’m coming!”
A wave of relief washed over her when she heard that. Things should be fine now.
She didn’t want anyone to find out that she was pregnant.
Felix parked the car before carrying her to the emergency room.
At the same time, Maya and Timothy got out of a car.
Timothy raised his head only to see a man carrying Mia to the emergency room.
Maya was still in a good mood. “My brother has made a surgical plan. Feel free to ask any questions if you-” Before she could finish, she followed his gaze and caught Mia in sight.
A heavy silence descended in an instant.
Maya never expected to bump into Mia at the hospital.
Maya quickly said, “Timothy, that woman in that man’s arms looks so much like Mia. Am I seeing things?”
Timothy pursed his lips. Maya could be right. It was Mia.
Annoyed, he strode into the hospital grumpily.
Maya was at his heels. “Timothy, why don’t we go ask them? It could be Mia. We can check on her too. Although you’ve divorced, at least for old time’s sake-“
“Shut up!” He halted in his tracks. He was so upset that a man was carrying Mia to the emergency room. Where’s your brother?”
“He’s on the third floor. I can take you to him.” Hints of his bad mood seemed to amuse Maya.
Maya knew that framing it that way would put him in a bad mood. He wouldn’t be bothered to care about Mia then, Maya believed.
Judging from how the man carried Mia to the emergency room, Maya sensed that something was going on between them.
As a man himself, how could Timothy possibly stomach it?
The duo entered the elevator, the door closing just as Connor skipped down the stairs.
Connor headed straight to the emergency room.
A man standing beside Mia explained the situation to the nurse and doctor anxiously, “She suddenly fainted. It could be low sugar or too much shock.”
Connor narrowed his eyes, taking big strides toward them. “I know what’s going on with the patient. The outsiders may step out of here.”
Mia’s heart finally eased when she heard his voice. There wouldn’t be any problem as long as he was there.
Still, Felix couldn’t shake off his concerns. He eyed Mia. “Mia, I’ll be waiting for you outside. Don’t be afraid.”
That earned a deep look from Connor, who wondered, “Is this her admirer? Not bad¨Clooking and he cares for her, but he has not passed the test yet. Not just anyone can be my brother¨Cin¨Claw.”
Connor examined Mia in the emergency room. Since he was aware of her pregnancy, he had an inkling of what happened.
Mia finally regained consciousness half an hour later.
Her eyes fluttered open. Knowing that Connor was guarding her, she heaved a sigh of relief. “Connor.”
“Mia, you’re up. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”
“Just kinda dizzy. Everything went black and I felt cold before I fainted. Am I sick? Is the baby alright?” She placed her hand over her belly.
The baby’s well¨Cbeing worried her the most.
Connor was momentarily silent. “Don’t worry about the baby. That little one is very healthy. As for you, so many things are plaguing your mind and stressing you out, and you’re malnourished. That’s why you fainted.
Tell me, what’s worrying you so much?”
He sat along her bedside. There was something he wanted to say but he hesitated. “Mia, I know that you might not like hearing this, but your belly is getting bigger. You can’t possibly hide it from everyone.”
As her brother, he figured that he should at least know who the father of the baby was.
His position as her brother might be able to get him an answer from Mia.
Mia hesitated for a moment. “Connor, I don’t want anyone to know that I’m pregnant, at least not until I’m officially divorced from Timothy.”
Connor couldn’t understand her reason for that decision. “Why? Will the baby’s father threaten you?”
She shook her head and pleaded, “Just keep it a secret for me, please.”
She gave him her puppy eyes.
Connor gave in within three minutes in the face of those puppy eyes.
He thought that as his big brother, he should grant his sister’s wish.
Years of remorse shackled him. It was rare for Mia to ask a favor of him, so what else could he do besides letting her have it her way?
What about his pride as her guardian? Now, it seemed insignificant compared to Mia’s interests.
He rubbed her head. “Alright, I’ll keep it a secret for you. But you have to promise me you’ll take good care of yourself. You have to tell me if you’re feeling sick.”
“I promise! I contacted you right away this time,” Mia exclaimed.
The only person she could trust was Connor, hence the strong request to come to Peace Hospital.
He raised an eyebrow. “Speaking of which, who’s the guy who took you here? Your admirer? He’s not bad-
looking.”
She coughed. “You’re misunderstanding, Connor. He’s my boss and my superior.”