Just then, Mia's attention was diverted by an untimely voice. She turned her head toward the entrance and spotted a familiar face.More precisely, two familiar faces—of a grown-up and a toddler.Mia watched as Luna entered the restaurant, holding hands with a young boy. He appeared to be around Ginger's age, sparking her curiosity.Mia couldn't help but steal a glance at Timothy, wondering how he would navigate the situation.Despite this, Timothy remained unmoved, cradling Ginger in his arms. His brow furrowed upon spotting Luna and Asher, a sight he hadn't anticipated at the restaurant.Ginger clung tightly to him, as though fearing someone might snatch her away.As Luna observed Timothy holding Ginger, a trace of resentment flickered in her eyes. It bothered her that Asher never received such attention from Timothy.Why was Monalize's daughter being favored by him?Suppressing her animosity, Luna approached Timothy with Asher. Looking down at Asher, she instructed, "Asher, s
This was certainly out of character for her!Soon after, they proceeded toward the private lounge.As Luna guided Asher, she couldn't help but glance at Mia's back. She was surprised by Mia's initiative in inviting them to dinner.What could be her motive?Nonetheless, it didn't matter. Luna was determined to assert her authority, with Asher by her side.Throughout the meal, everything appeared normal.However, Ginger struggled with using her utensils to pick up food due to her short arms, resulting in some food falling onto the table.Despite this, Mia simply observed without intervening.On the other hand, Luna took a different approach. She carefully picked out Asher's food, attended to his needs, and even served him water, worried that he wouldn't eat properly.Because Asher refused to eat on his own, Luna took it upon herself to feed him.As Timothy's gaze swept over Ginger and Asher, he couldn't help but notice Luna feeding Asher. Observing this scene, a slight furrow c
Mia retrieved some clean utensils from a nearby shelf and handed them to Luna. "Why don't you start by feeding Asher," she suggested."Ms. Monalize, just so you know, Asher can feed himself; he's just a little shy," Luna retorted.Taking the utensils, she placed them in Asher's hand and whispered, "If you don't do as I say, there will be consequences when we get home!"As a child, Asher instinctively felt scared and obediently took the utensils. However, his movements were somewhat shaky.He struggled to hold the utensils steadily, let alone pick up the food.Sitting opposite them, Ginger skillfully used her cutlery to eat her vegetables and meat. Despite her small hands, she was undoubtedly more adept than Asher.The contrast between them was stark, highlighting Asher's disadvantage.Just then, Ginger picked up a piece of meat with her fork and placed it on Mia's plate. "Mommy, have some." Mia smiled warmly and replied, "Thank you, sweetie."Without hesitation, Ginger then p
Feeling relieved, Asher set down his utensils and headed toward the play area.Now, only the three adults remained at the table.Luna was determined to improve Asher's image in Timothy's eyes.She explained, "Tim, I understand that Asher has been a bit spoiled. When we get home, I'll ensure he learns how to eat on his own. I won't allow the nanny from the Barrett family to continue feeding him anymore.""Hmm." Timothy simply responded with a humm.As Mia finished up her meal, she turned to Timothy and asked, "Why does Asher need a nanny from the Barrett family to take care of him?"While the investigation revealed little about Luna's relationship with Timothy, it was evident that Luna, along with Asher, had been living in the Barrett residence.Indeed, their relationship appeared to be anything but ordinary.Luna's expression brightened with a smile. "It's challenging for me to raise a child by myself. After a previous bad experience with a nanny, Mrs. Barrett was concerned for
Mia confronted Timothy head-on, her once-charming red lips now turned into a frown.At that moment, she dropped her usual facade, revealing her stern demeanor.Timothy lowered his gaze, observing the dominant and assertive Mia before him. He spoke in a gentle tone, "Ginger will be fine, I promise.""You'd better," Mia replied tersely.She took a deep breath and glanced at the blinking red light, regretting her decision to suggest dinner with Luna.She was aware that Luna must have received advance notice, which was why she deliberately waited there for Timothy.Indeed, Mia shouldn't have taken the risk.Soon, the lights in the operating room went out.As the doctor, Tyler Valoz, emerged from the room, Mia rushed forward. "Dr. Valoz, is my daughter okay?""Are you both Ginger's parents?"Mia hesitated before replying, "I'm her mother."Adjusting his glasses, Tyler explained, "We'll need to await the results of the blood tests to confirm Ginger's condition."Our initial asses
Mia's expression froze momentarily before she spoke, "Mr. Barrett, I truly appreciate your help."Despite her ongoing deception since arriving in Bern City, this expression of gratitude was genuine.Timothy nodded in response, saying, "You're welcome."Upon hearing Timothy's words, Mia's emotions grew even more complex.While it was indeed appropriate for Timothy, as Ginger's father, to undergo bone marrow matching, he remained entirely oblivious to the truth.From his perspective, he was simply undergoing the matching procedure for Mia's ill daughter.At that moment, Mia spotted Ginger exiting the emergency room. Ginger lay unconscious on the bed, her complexion pale, with a noticeable bump on her forehead.Even though Mia understood it was all part of a charade, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Ginger.It seemed that Ginger was taking her performance a bit too seriously.Seeing the swelling on Ginger's forehead, Timothy immediately knew it was from Asher pus
Mia nodded affirmatively. "I understand. Once the bone marrow matching is over, I intend to visit Aunt Patricia."Despite her amnesia, Mia recalled that Patricia had rescued her from near abandonment and starvation by Bob and Mary in the past.Not only did Patricia raise her, but she also supported her through college.This memory remained deeply ingrained in Mia's mind.To avoid revealing her true identity, Dominic and Eva had been the ones to maintain contact with Patricia over the years, sending her regular gifts.Although Mia had always been concerned about Patricia's health, in Patricia's mind, Mia was no longer alive.Nevertheless, this time around, Mia planned to catch Patricia off guard with a surprise!After ending the call, Mia settled beside the hospital bed, softly brushing her fingers across Ginger's forehead. She then turned to Peyton and inquired, "How did she manage to faint for real?""Dr. Valoz mentioned that after Ms. Ginger indulged in a massive chunk of cho
Mia proposed, "There's no need for you to go to such lengths. Just record a video of yourself reprimanding Asher and send it to me. You don't have to apologize in person. Sometimes, being too polite can come across as a bit fake, you know?"As Mia's words trailed off, Luna's expression froze, clearly caught off guard by Mia's unexpected rebuttal.Inwardly, Luna couldn't help but curse; she had indeed been dishonest earlier.Scolding Asher was completely out of the question for Luna. On the contrary, she believed Asher had done an excellent job of putting Ginger in her place.Considering his status as a member of the Barrett family, Luna believed his actions were justified.Nonetheless, Luna received a scolding from Timothy over the phone. He went as far as suspending her credit cards, urging her to cut back on shopping and devote more time to Asher.Despite Luna's reluctance, she knew she had to uphold her facade by taking the initiative to apologize. Whether Mia accepted it or n