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
Mia watched as Sharon and Edith grappled with each other, her eyes involuntarily shifting toward Timothy nearby.He had thought this secret was securely guarded, shared solely between himself and Laura. However, Sharon's evident awareness of the situation took him by surprise.Indeed, this revelation should have been a crushing blow to Timothy.Nonetheless, he remained remarkably composed and stoic, showing no visible signs of distress at the unfolding chaos.Turning to Mia and the children, Timothy calmly directed, "Take the kids and wait in the private lounge. I'll handle things here and join you shortly."Mia hesitated, unable to articulate her thoughts in front of Ginger and Sage.After a brief pause, she nodded and replied, "Alright, let's go to the private lounge and order something. We'll wait for you there."Sensing that Timothy might need some space, Mia didn't push the matter and quietly led Ginger and Sage away from the commotion.Neither of them voiced any objection
Mia rose from her seat, instructing, "You two go ahead and order something to eat. I'll step out for a moment and return shortly."As she exited the lounge, Mia noticed that the earlier commotion had settled.Standing alone, Sharon looked disheveled, her clothes wrinkled and her hair tousled.It appeared that the once-elegant aristocrat had undergone a transformation, now resembling an ordinary person.Looking at the disheveled Edith in front of him, Timothy stated, "I'll have Heath take you to the hospital for a check-up."A tumult of emotions engulfed Sharon as she looked at Timothy. "When did you discover the truth about your parentage?"Unbeknownst to Timothy, the revelation of his true origins had shattered Sharon's world.She had invested her heart in nurturing the son she believed to be hers, only to realize he wasn't biologically related to her.What cut even deeper was the realization that he was the result of her husband's infidelity—a truth that engulfed her in profo
Observing Sharon, Mia couldn't shake the realization that beneath her words lay a bedrock of selfish desires.Having grown up in a household where boys were prioritized over girls, Sharon's longing for a son was deeply rooted.Even upon learning of Timothy's illegitimate status, Sharon chose to feign ignorance to preserve her standing as a wealthy socialite.Sharon's anger erupted as she scolded, "Mia, what nonsense are you spouting? Everything was in order before you arrived. Since you've been here, Tim has gone off track."Mia retorted, "Are you secretly hoping to marry your son? Or is it because you know he's not your biological child? Despite your clear disdain for him, you still try to hide the truth from him and expect him to follow your every command."But he's proven himself to be quite independent, hasn't he? I can only imagine how much his defiance must hurt you."Sharon's face twisted with frustration, unable to formulate a retort to Mia's accusations.Undeterred, Mia
Ultimately, Sharon revealed herself as a selfish individual. For years, she had kept the truth hidden for her own benefit, portraying herself as the victim in the situation.Suddenly, Sharon's voice erupted with indignation as she said, "But did I say anything wrong? If my son were still here, he wouldn't dare treat me like this."It's because Timothy's not my flesh and blood, but rather the offspring of that mistress. That explains why he acts this way."However, considering I raised him since he was young, shouldn't he repay me for my efforts? Just look at how he treats me now."Timothy's expression remained impassive as he replied, "I understand. What is it that you want?"Sharon voiced her request. "Well, I want to inherit everything that belongs to the Barrett family. Since you're not interested in heirs and intend to donate the family's entire fortune, why not designate it all to me?"It's only fair, considering my past contributions. Without my intervention, could you have