Mia glanced at Timothy. "Do you believe someone orchestrated this incident deliberately?""An impulsive, hot-headed young heir assaulting a woman at today's gala—such news surfacing could undoubtedly tarnish your film promotion," Timothy remarked."We've witnessed similar incidents at past events as well. Some affluent men tend to let their privilege cloud their judgment."Mia couldn't shake off the suspicion that this incident might have been planned.Timothy's tone deepened. "But isn't it too much of a coincidence that this incident occurred on the night of your film promotion gala? Who would dare to intentionally offend you?""You raise a valid point," Mia acknowledged.Sensing something amiss, she turned to Peyton and instructed, "Investigate Chuck's background as well as his recent connections."Despite just returning to the country, Chuck was acting audaciously, even going as far as to bring bodyguards while Mia was changing. It was fortunate that Timothy was there to inte
Timothy entered the bedroom, gently placing Mia on the bed before kneeling beside her to remove her high heels.Upon noticing the blisters on her feet, he proceeded to massage them with care.Once he finished, Timothy stood up and calmly instructed Peyton and Gertrude, "Please bring some hangover remedy."Gertrude nodded promptly. "Of course, I'll prepare it right away."Peyton stood in place, his expression betraying a hint of discomfort. "Mr. Barrett, Gertrude is here to attend to Ms. Mia. You can leave now.""It's alright, I'll stay. You can go." Upon hearing this, Peyton felt a lump form in his throat.Timothy's words exuded confidence, seemingly unconcerned about any potential wrongdoing on his part.Given Timothy's gender, it was inappropriate for him to offer such intimate, personal care to Mia.Peyton was also mindful of the dynamic between them; navigating the present circumstances was undoubtedly challenging.Recognizing the possibility of Timothy becoming the futu
Mia quickly leaped out of bed and hurried over, her voice tinged with urgency. "Why are you casually browsing through someone else's belongings?"She swiftly retrieved the photo album from Timothy's hand, her heart pounding with apprehension. The thought of Timothy stumbling upon pictures of her children filled her with uneasiness.If Timothy were to discover Sage's photos, all her efforts could be jeopardized.Knowing Timothy's sharp intellect, Mia feared he might connect the dots.As Timothy's hand came up empty, he regarded Mia with curiosity. "Why are you so jittery? Are there scandalous photos hidden inside?"He hadn't even begun to peruse the album.Mia breathed a sigh of relief at his assumption. "Well, there are indeed some personal photos of mine in there. I certainly can't allow you to see them."She clutched the album tightly, discreetly scanning its contents to ensure Timothy didn't catch sight of anything suspicious.To her surprise, all the photos of her and the c
Mia's mind felt foggy, and she could only vaguely recall the car ride back to Meadowview Estate.However, she couldn't quite remember how she had ended up back in her bedroom and had managed to remove her makeup and change her clothes; it was a blur in her memory.It was evident that alcohol had its consequences.As Timothy glanced toward the dressing room, a slight smirk tugged at his lips. It seemed Mia was much more well-behaved when she was asleep.A short while later, Mia emerged from the dressing room dressed in fresh attire.She couldn't help but notice Timothy lounging on the sofa, still wearing yesterday's security uniform. His sleeves were casually rolled up, revealing his muscular forearms.Even in simple work attire, Timothy exuded an undeniable charm. His refined demeanor radiated through, even without the embellishment of a high-end tailored suit.Glancing over, Timothy spoke up, "Do I cut a fine figure?"Mia quickly snapped back to reality. "Mr. Barrett, you cert
Timothy's expression grew serious. "I wasn't there for you two years ago, so now that Ginger is sick, I absolutely cannot leave her side for even a moment."Mia glanced at Timothy, unsure of how to respond.Her expression shifted uncomfortably as she stood up. Out of nowhere, everything around her blurred, and a sharp, stabbing pain shot through her head as if tiny needles were piercing her brain."What's wrong?" Timothy swiftly rushed to Mia's side, noticing her pale complexion.He immediately turned to Gertrude. "Get the family doctor here!"Gertrude nodded and went to make the arrangements. Observing the scene, Peyton's expression grew complex. It seemed Timothy didn't consider himself an outsider at all.Mia awkwardly pushed Timothy away. "I'm okay, I just feel a bit dizzy. I probably had too much to drink last night.""As the young lady of the Lane family, you don't need to resort to alcohol to entertain guests."Seated on the sofa, Mia opened her eyes and met Timothy's ga
Upon hearing this, a hint of wariness flashed in Mia's eyes. Could it be that Timothy had already sensed something?Their gazes locked for a brief moment. Unable to contain her curiosity, Mia spoke up, "What do you think I'm hiding?""It sure seems like you're withholding something from me about Ginger's condition," Timothy remarked."You're reading too much into it," Mia replied. "At first, I was reluctant to share this with you, but who could have anticipated that Ginger would need your bone marrow? That's why I intentionally reached out to you.""Is that all there is to it?" Timothy narrowed his eyes."What else could there possibly be?" Mia countered. "If it weren't for Ginger's illness, you would have gone on completely unaware of her existence for the rest of your life."As Mia's words trailed off, Timothy suddenly grasped her wrist, his gaze piercing. "Mia, since I played a part in saving Ginger's life, I believe I have the right to visit her.""No, you don't!""You're s
"So, if I decide to stop the hypnosis now, will all my memories come back?"Ryan affirmed with a nod. "Yes, that's correct."After a moment of contemplation, Mia made up her mind. "Alright, let's end the hypnosis now."Her determination to uncover her past fueled her decision.However, just as Mia was on the verge of commencing the treatment, Peyton burst into the room urgently."Ms. Mia, the hospital is on the line. They've reported an issue with Mr. Sage's treatment and require your immediate presence!""Alright. I'll head there right away."Mia's expression shifted to concern. The primary focus now was to reach the hospital promptly; lifting the hypnosis became a secondary concern.Throughout the journey, Mia's hands trembled with anxiety.Upon arriving at the hospital, she found Nicholas and inquired, "What's the matter with Sage's treatment?"Nicholas met Mia's gaze with a somber expression. "I'm sorry, Mia. I promised you that once the bone marrow matching treatment con
Taking a deep breath, Mia made the decision not to answer Liam's call.She couldn't think of a good explanation at that moment.Shortly after Liam's call was disconnected, he sent Mia a WhatsApp message, saying, "Mia, if you don't pick up, I'll call Dominic."Seeing this message, Mia immediately dialed Liam's number back. She couldn't afford for him to involve Dominic, as that would only complicate matters.Before long, Mia heard Liam's voice through the phone. "Mia, you finally picked up. Tell me, who's the bodyguard the media captured?"Mia knew that Liam had called to inquire about this matter.She cleared her throat and responded, "Who else could it possibly be? He's the new bodyguard. I'm clueless as to why the media is spreading these rumors.""He looks quite similar to Timothy, doesn't he?""Really? I didn't notice."At that moment, Mia felt extremely anxious. With Liam now aware, it wouldn't be long before her other brothers found out as well.Liam couldn't help but s