Mia and Caleb stood side by side, waiting for the elevator together. When the doors slid open, they were taken aback to see Luna seated in a wheelchair.The atmosphere instantly grew tense.Caleb cleared his throat, startled by Luna's unexpected presence. "Luna, what brings you here?""I heard there's a renowned orthopedic surgeon here, so I thought I'd come and see for myself. That's when I ran into Tim's secretary and learned about his hospitalization."Luna maintained a subtle smile, seemingly unfazed by the recent events at Aide Castle.Mia couldn't help but admire Luna's boldness. She certainly was shameless.Standing outside the elevator, Mia exchanged a glance with Caleb before stating, "I think I'll wait here for a bit longer."Caleb rubbed his nose, momentarily unsure of what to say. Who would have imagined encountering Luna here of all places?Suddenly, Luna broke the silence. "Ms. Monalize, is Ginger still sick?"Mia's gaze turned cold. Without acknowledging Luna's
After contemplating for a moment, Timothy turned to Heath and instructed, "Arrange for someone to escort Luna back, and ensure she doesn't return to the hospital.""Understood, sir," Heath acknowledged before leaving the room.Meanwhile, Luna exited the ward and promptly dialed Sharon's number. This was the opportunity she had been waiting for."Ms. Maynard!"Startled, Luna turned to find Heath beside her. "What... What's going on?""Mr. Barrett has asked for a driver to take you back," Heath explained.A faint smile crossed Luna's face. It seemed that Timothy still had some concern for her.Putting her phone away, Luna stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the ground floor.She couldn't wait to brag to Monalize about what had just happened.However, when the elevator doors opened, Heath intercepted her. "Ms. Maynard, Mr. Barrett has instructed that you return home immediately.""But I'm just going to see a friend," Luna protested."I'm sorry, but you can't. P
"Sage, don't forget about me!" Looking at Ginger, Sage replied, "Ginger, don't give yourself away with all your excitement.""I won't! You can ask Mommy. She knows I'm very clever." "That's right, Ginger did well this time. She even managed to trick Timothy."Sage pouted and said, "Mommy, if it's too difficult, just forget it. You don't have to put yourself at risk.""Don't be silly, Sage. I would never put myself in a compromising position. Do you think I'm someone who would easily end up defeated?"As Mia observed Sage on the screen, she couldn't help but notice how much he looked like Timothy, especially in his stern expression.The uncanny resemblance between father and son was striking.It was fortunate that Ginger took after Mia. Otherwise, her lie would be unconvincing. Her true identity might have been revealed on the first day at Xanier Island."Sage, are you feeling nervous about starting the injections tomorrow?"Sage responded confidently, "Of course not.""Tha
Mia couldn't care less about Sharon's attempts to complicate matters for her, but when it came to Ginger, that was utterly unacceptable.Sharon sneered, "Who do you think you are? Just because your family has some money, do you think you can marry Tim, given your baggage? Let me make it clear, that's not going to happen!""Who said I have any interest in marrying your son? Don't flatter yourself."Mia stepped closer, her tone stern, "Honestly, I'm only getting close to him to manipulate his emotions, and while I'm at it, I'll use him to save my daughter by taking his bone marrow. Once I'm done, I'll discard him like trash.""You... You despicable woman! It's no surprise you've turned out like this. You're nothing but trouble!"Mia's gaze turned cold, her expression distant. "Is it because you're haunted by guilt? Do you ever have nightmares of the dead returning to haunt you in the night?"Sharon trembled with anger. "What nonsense are you spouting? Who do you think you are?""T
Luna paused, feeling somewhat awkward. "I was just concerned about you being alone in the hospital without anyone to take care of you."Since you didn't want me to come, I thought maybe you would prefer Aunt Sharon's help. I only wanted to ensure your well-being.""I've mentioned this before. Your concern should only be for Asher, not me. Please don't waste your energy on me," Timothy reiterated firmly.Luna felt embarrassed by Timothy's straightforward response. "Tim, you've misunderstood. I simply didn't want you to be alone without someone looking after you." "If you hadn't brought up these things to my mom, she wouldn't have come to the hospital and gotten injured in the first place," Timothy snapped at her."But Aunt Sharon got hurt because of Ms. Monalize," Luna blurted out.Feeling a pang of guilt, she struggled to elaborate further. "I... I just happened to witness it by chance, that's how I knew.""Then tell me, why did my mom come to the hospital and not search for me
Upon hearing Timothy's words, Luna's face drained of color. "Tim, Asher can't be separated from me!""Fine, take Asher and leave. Don't ever return to the Barrett family. I'll provide you with enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your lives. That's it," Timothy's voice was firm, showing no willingness to negotiate.Luna was frantic. "Tim, please reconsider. This is my fault. I shouldn't have meddled. I will apologize to Ms. Monalize and even beg for her forgiveness on my knees. Please, don't make us leave."Luna felt torn about taking Asher away.Leaving the Barrett family would mean losing her status, and having gained nothing in the end.Given the considerable effort and time she invested in becoming a part of the Barrett family, why would she agree to leave with Asher?She couldn't understand how Timothy could be so harsh as to kick her and Asher out of the Barrett family over a mere stand-in."It's too late. I've offered you numerous opportunities, all of which y
Mia couldn't help but feel surprised by Timothy's unexpected trust in her.Awkwardly, she responded, "I had the surveillance footage prepared. I was waiting for your arrival to prove my innocence. But it seems that won't be necessary now."Timothy gazed at her intensely. "Do you honestly think I'm incapable of distinguishing right from wrong?""When sneaky women are in the picture, guys often seem drawn to those they perceive as vulnerable. It's a factor I can't afford to overlook," Mia explained.Timothy couldn't shake the feeling that Mia's words held a deeper meaning, almost as if she were subtly mocking him.Glancing at Ginger in the hospital room, Timothy spoke up, "Is she prepared?"Mia responded casually, "For now, her emotions seem to have settled. I informed her that when it's time for your blood draw, she shouldn't let your kindness go to waste. I trust she'll be cooperative when the moment arrives."Timothy nodded in response. "We can proceed the day after tomorrow."
Upon hearing Ginger's words, Mia's expression shifted abruptly.She instinctively glanced toward Timothy, who wore a similarly startled expression, his gaze complicated as he looked at her.Mia was suddenly washed over by a pang of guilt.The next moment, Sharon spoke disdainfully, "Huh, it seems that nowadays anyone can just casually claim someone else as their father. What a lack of manners!"Shielding Ginger's ears, Mia escorted her to the ward's entrance and passed her over to Peyton. Mustering a smile, Mia remarked, "Ginger, why don't you go back first? Mommy will join you later."Upon seeing Mia's expression, Ginger instinctively pulled back, her neck tensing. Whenever Mia wore that smile, it meant that trouble was on the horizon for someone.After her words, Mia closed the door of the hospital room, the smile disappearing from her face instantly.Turning around, Mia regarded Sharon with a cold gaze. "I've heard that Mr. Barrett's father passed away a long time ago. Mrs. B