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
Timothy's demeanor shifted abruptly upon hearing about the test results.He rose from his chair swiftly, his voice deep as he declared, "I'll be there immediately."After ending the call, Timothy left the meeting room abruptly without offering any explanation, leaving the group of executives puzzled.Given Timothy's reputation for his dedicated work ethic, it was unusual for anyone to answer a call during a meeting.No one had ever witnessed Timothy taking a call and leaving a meeting suddenly. Could this be the end of the world?Outside, Timothy grabbed his suit jacket and instructed Heath, "Have the vice president continue to chair the meeting. I expect a resolution by tomorrow.""Understood, Mr. Barrett. Where are you headed?" Heath inquired."To the hospital."Heath could likely guess whose call Timothy had just taken.After all, only Monalize had the power to disrupt Timothy's usual routine.After concluding the call, Mia glanced at Tyler and said, "You know what to do w
Timothy glanced at the candy wrapper Mia held, making a mental note of the brand of the candy in his mind.As they walked toward the ward together, Timothy spoke in a hushed tone, "Does Ginger know about her condition?""No, I haven't told her yet. She probably thinks it's just a mild flu," Mia replied, glancing at Timothy. "Please don't mention it to her later. Ginger simply believes she's anemic and needs your blood donation."Timothy responded, "Okay."Following their conversation, they proceeded together into the ward to visit Ginger.Near the emergency exit, Luna lurked in the shadows. As she observed Timothy's kind gestures toward Mia and Ginger, jealousy consumed her. Why should someone like Mia merit such treatment from Timothy?Frustrated, Luna resorted to pinching herself in an effort to regain control over her emotions. However, as she pondered Ginger's leukemia condition, she found herself unable to stifle a chuckle.In her mind, it seemed like a fitting consequence.
Mia was surprised by Timothy's unexpected kindness in offering to help find Ginger's father.However, unbeknownst to Timothy, he was Ginger's father!Of course, Mia couldn't disclose this information to Timothy just yet, so she swiftly declined, saying, "That won't be necessary. Once Ginger's health improves temporarily, I intend to take her back to Nord City for further treatment."Timothy frowned in response. "Why not have her treated here in Bern City?""It's not that we're unable to," Mia responded before continuing, "but considering we're from Nord City, it complicates matters. Besides, Ginger's illness appeared suddenly, and the necessary follow-up treatment will likely extend over a considerable period. It wouldn't be feasible for us to remain in Bern City indefinitely."With a sincere expression, Mia added, "But I want to thank you for offering to undergo the bone marrow matching for Ginger. Your willingness means a lot to me, regardless of the outcome.""If the match is
"Hand him the phone," Mia said.Soon, Sage's voice came through, saying, "Mommy.""Yes, I'm here. Your health will improve soon, and you'll be back in school with your friends.""Hmph, I don't want to attend kindergarten like them, it's a waste of time."Hearing Sage's confident tone, Mia couldn't help but feel exasperated. Despite his health challenges, Sage was remarkably intelligent and had already mastered the elementary school curriculum on his own.It took Mia some time to come to terms with the fact that she had given birth to a child prodigy.Mia gently persuaded Sage, saying, "But you need to get better, don't you? Do you want to stay confined in this room forever?""But I don't want his blood."Hearing Sage's distressed tone, Mia continued to encourage him, saying, "This is what he owes you, dear. Be a good boy. We'll be back to keep you company soon. Love you."Although Sage was stubborn, he couldn't help but blush at Mia's loving words, clearly pleased.Nicholas g
As Mia followed Shelly's gaze, she spotted Luna in an evening gown. Indeed, trouble seemed to follow Mia wherever she went.Shelly's expression turned uneasy. Knowing Luna's long standing desire to become the young lady of the Barrett family, she was certain Luna would stir up trouble.It was strange that Sharon suddenly approached them the last time they were at the café. Shelly later discovered that Luna had been spreading rumors, leading to a conflict between Sharon and Mia.Dressed in designer clothes and high heels, Luna approached them. "Shelly, you're here for this event too? Why didn't you tell me? We could have come together."Shelly responded directly, "Luna, this fashion show is by invitation only. Only those who have received an invitation can attend. How did you get yours?"After all, Luna's position within the Barrett family was rather precarious. Given that even Shelly couldn't secure an invitation, it seemed unlikely that Luna could.Luna smiled faintly and explai