Chapter 785

Mia couldn't deny Timothy's astuteness. She countered, "Do you really think I'd allow Ginger to accompany me?"

"Mia, do you seriously not trust me? Despite knowing your true identity for a while now, I've still kept my promise about donating my bone marrow to Ginger.

"But what about you? Are you planning to take Ginger and run as soon as you get what you need from me?"

Timothy had never been manipulated by a woman before, but it appeared that Mia was testing his boundaries.

Mia's lips curved into a smirk. "Mr. Barrett, since you're already aware, could you please step aside," she demanded.

With a swift motion, Timothy reached out and firmly grabbed her wrist. "Do you think you can simply walk away now?"

"Timothy, why aren't you letting me go? Could it be that you've actually developed feelings for me?" Mia retorted, her demeanor composed as she regarded him as though he were a stranger.

An eerie silence filled the air.

Timothy maintained his firm grip on her hand, a subtle warm