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
Mia responded bluntly, "Whether it's a deal or not, that's for the police to determine. Coming to me won't change anything.""Mia, stop skirting around the issue. If you hadn't dispatched your bodyguards and lawyers, do you think Harper would have dared to involve the police and threaten Chuck with a lawsuit? "You'd better withdraw your personnel now, or don't blame me for being impolite!"Mia chuckled mockingly. "Well then, I'm curious to see how you plan to be 'impolite' with me."Lately, the Bowens had been pushing boundaries, even speaking disrespectfully to Mia!It seemed they had completely lost their minds!Lewis softened his tone as he stepped forward, fixing his gaze on Mia. "It's been quite some time. Are you still upset? Is that why you're intentionally causing these issues to catch my attention?"Mia's expression twisted in a mix of shock and disbelief upon hearing Lewis' accusations. "Who gave you the audacity to say such things?"How could she possibly be angry w
Upon hearing Lewis' offensive remarks, Mia glanced incredulously at Timothy beside her. She then turned her attention back to Lewis and inquired, "Aren't you familiar with him?"In theory, Lewis should be acquainted with Timothy, considering the Bowen family had been publicly proclaiming their collaboration with the Barrett family.After all, their goal was to establish themselves as the top powerhouse in Nord City.However, just moments ago, Lewis had been pointing fingers and hurling insults at Timothy, clearly unaware of his identity!The situation was undeniably peculiar.With an air of defiance, Lewis retorted, "Of course, I know him. Isn't he the 'pretty boy' bodyguard who made it to the gossip headlines with you?"At the mention of "pretty boy bodyguard", Mia immediately sensed that Timothy's expression darkened.It seemed that Timothy, accustomed to being pampered as the heir of his family, had never faced such insults before.Oddly, Mia felt a certain satisfaction in t