Mia quickly pulled Summer behind her, locking eyes with Hunter. “Hunter, you’re a smart businessman. Maybe consider the evidence before making accusations. And just so you know, there’s security footage here. If you think Summer’s at fault, go check it and confirm before blaming her.”She spoke slow
“There’s no need to check the footage. I’ve got a front-row recording of our dear sister-in-law’s performance right here!” Mia emphasized the words “sister-in-law” with deliberate bite.Jenna’s heart skipped. She never expected Mia to actually record a video. This sneaky little witch! Now, things we
“Apologize!” Hunter said, his voice dark as he touched the spot on his face where she had slapped him. He had intended to punish her severely just moments ago. But seeing Mia’s pained expression had softened that urge, pushing it back down. Deep down, he didn’t want to make her suffer.Mia bit her
After all, she still needed that medication from Hunter. If she offended him now, there was no way he would agree to help, and her grandmother would continue suffering. Just the thought of it made her heart ache.“Let’s go,” Hunter said, turning to leave. Jenna shot Mia a venomous glare before rushi
Mia paused, taken aback, then pointed to herself in surprise. “For me?”Zac nodded. “Your birthday’s coming up in a couple of days. I have to leave on a business trip tomorrow and won’t be back in time to celebrate, so I thought I’d give you an early gift.”Mia smiled faintly. “Thank you for remembe
Summer glanced over at Hunter, feeling a surge of irritation. She had clearly seen the flicker of admiration in Mia’s eyes just now. Mia liked those earrings but hesitated to accept them because Hunter was around. Hunter could really be such a jerk sometimes!After the small interruption, the three
Mia hesitated, her face warming slightly. “I, uh…accidentally bit my lip just now,” she said, though it was really Hunter’s lip she had bitten.“Here, take this,” Summer said, handing her a tissue.Mia took it, dabbing at her mouth, feeling a twinge of annoyance as she recalled Hunter’s bold move ou
So, Zac had secretly arranged for private tutors to teach her everything, from music and arts to literature and martial skills. In his eyes, she had always been exceptional. If she hadn’t met Hunter that fateful year, she would undoubtedly have been his wife. But sadly, fate had other plans.Summer