Mia cast a sidelong glance at Timothy as he turned back, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. What could he possibly be planning now?Timothy stood tall, his authoritative demeanor exuding an aura of intimidation that left Mia feeling somewhat uneasy.He pressed his lips together nervously before softly saying, "Goodnight."With that, Timothy turned on his heel and walked away.Mia remained rooted to the spot, completely baffled.Was this some peculiar display of heterosexual romance?As Mia turned around, her attention was caught by Ginger and Sage standing by the door, their small heads peeking out.Clearing her throat awkwardly, she stuttered, "W-Why are you both here?"Ginger's hand flew to her mouth upon hearing Mia's words. "Sage asked me to come along," she blurted out nervously.Sage shot Ginger a disapproving glance, surprised by her quick admission.Stepping forward casually, he remarked, "I just wanted to get some fresh air."Despite Sage's nonchalant demeanor, Mia co
Summoning Heath over, Mia inquired, "Any signs of activity from Luna?""She's been extremely cautious, keeping a close watch. It seems she hasn't discovered any loopholes yet." At Heath's words, Mia couldn't help but ponder her next move. She needed to find a way to shake things up with Luna.After all, Luna was notorious for her hunger for wealth and power, often resorting to deceitful tactics despite her outward appearance of moral superiority.With Luna ousted by Timothy and facing potential murder accusations from Laura, her chances of redemption were slim.Therefore, Mia was confident that Luna would eventually change her tune.Casting a glance at Heath, Mia inquired, "How are we presenting Mrs. Barrett Senior's condition to the public?""As agreed, we're stating that Mrs. Barrett Senior has regained consciousness. However, due to her prolonged coma, her memory is somewhat fragmented, and she is currently undergoing treatment.""Excellent. No wonder Luna has been quiet. S
Before they realized it, Timothy and Mia found themselves in close proximity.With Mia's fingers delicately wrapped around his tie, Timothy surrendered to her touch, resembling a compliant, large canine.Their eyes locked in an intense gaze, a silent exchange unfolding between them.Mia stood tall above Timothy, her gaze fixed on him.Feeling nervous, Timothy's throat tightened as he spoke, "Well, you could see it as my way of apologizing."A smile tugged at Mia's lips as she leaned closer to him, their breaths intertwining.At that moment, Timothy's heart raced, his gaze locked intensely on Mia as if attempting to captivate her with his eyes.Just as their lips were on the verge of meeting, Mia tilted her head slightly and whispered, "The fish has taken the bait. Mr. Barrett, what are you still daydreaming about?"At Mia's words, Timothy snapped back to reality, a subtle hint of disappointment flickering in his eyes.However, in the next instant, his hand found its way to her
For Luna, the immediate task at hand was to neutralize Laura—the ticking time bomb....Upon returning upstairs via the elevator, Mia found herself accompanied by Timothy.She cleared her throat before addressing him, "What transpired earlier was merely a staged act. Please don't overanalyze it."Timothy's unwavering gaze met Mia's as he confessed, "Your actions may have been scripted, but mine were genuine."Mia was momentarily surprised by Timothy's candor, remaining silent.As she glanced toward the intensive care unit, Mia noticed Ginger seated by Laura's bedside, softly narrating from a storybook.Meanwhile, Sage remained close by, quietly keeping watch over Laura's condition.Witnessing this tender scene, Mia hesitated to interrupt them.At this crucial moment, it seemed that Laura's deepest longing might have been to see Mia's children.Just then, Heath stepped forward, his voice hushed as he relayed, "The update has been circulated. Mrs. Barrett Senior will be moved t
Mia felt it was necessary to obtain Sage's input.But before she could voice her thoughts, Sage interjected, "But let's not forget about Grand-Aunt Patricia. She's still waiting for us at home."At that moment, Ginger cautiously suggested, "Why don't we invite Grand-Aunt Patricia to join us for dinner?"Mia concurred with a nod, "That's a thoughtful suggestion. It must get tiresome for her to eat at home all the time."With Mia's approval, Ginger quickly fetched her Apple Watch and dialed Patricia's number.After a brief moment, the call connected, and Patricia's warm voice came through. "Hello, dear, have you all made it back home safely?""Hello, Grand-Aunt Patricia, we're heading out for a meal. Would you care to join us?""Going out for dinner? Who's joining in?""Just... just the four of us."On the other end of the line, Patricia asked tentatively, "Will Mr. Barrett be accompanying you as well?"Timothy quickly confirmed, "Yes, I just escorted them from the hospital."W
"I find this situation rather amusing, wouldn't you agree? Why should I feel compelled to share any information with you?"These two children are my flesh and blood, and as their parent, it's my prerogative to choose whether or not to reveal their existence to anyone.""Mia, this young boy is the heir of the Barrett family. You don't have the authority to separate him from us."If he were a girl, the situation might be different, but as a son, he is destined to be raised within the Barrett family. Regardless, I'm determined to see him return to where he rightfully belongs."Shooting Sharon a chilling stare, Sage retorted, "I have no desire to go back to the Barrett family."He had absolutely no intention of returning, none whatsoever.Sharon knelt down, her gaze penetrating as she addressed Sage. "My dear, perhaps you're still too young to fully understand the significance of your father's position."He happens to be the CEO of the esteemed Barrett Group in Bern City. If you lea
Sharon stole a glance at Sage, struck by his uncanny resemblance to Timothy. They could almost be mistaken for twins.The undeniable truth stared back at her: Sage was Timothy's son.However, the memory of how she had nearly endangered Sage's life filled Sharon with overwhelming guilt, making it impossible for her to face Mia.Summoning her courage, Sharon pushed back, "But can all the blame truly be laid at my feet? If only you had been honest from the start, I wouldn't have prevented Timothy from donating his bone marrow."Instead, I would have implored him to do everything in his power to save my grandson. It was your deceit that led to this tragic outcome!" Sharon's skill at deflecting blame was becoming increasingly apparent."What do you mean by intentionally deceiving you? Are you suggesting that if Ginger and Sage weren't Timothy's children, you and Luna would have been justified in plotting against them? Are you both unaware that murder is a crime?"Mia found Sharon's
Sharon's demeanor shifted abruptly at Edith's words. "What's this? Am I supposed to keep sacrificing just because I'm a daughter? I've had enough! "Our parents passed away long ago, so why should I continue to be taken advantage of by all of you?""If Timothy intends to donate all his wealth, wouldn't it make more sense to keep it within the family?""Unfortunately, you're not a member of the Barrett family, so you don't have any inherent claim to it. What justification is there for your son to inherit the Barrett family's wealth?""But is Timothy truly a legitimate heir of the Barrett family? After all, he's not even your biological son."Mia found herself stunned by the sudden revelation. Could it be possible that Edith was aware of the truth regarding Timothy's parentage?Wasn't Timothy's true lineage supposed to be a tightly kept secret within the Barrett family?According to Timothy's earlier claims, only Laura and he were privy to his origins. Meanwhile, Sharon was suppos