Nonetheless, the Lanes' clear disdain for Timothy was a welcome sight for Dylan.At that moment, Connor directed a hostile glance toward Dylan and asked, "And who might you be?"Feeling uneasy, Dylan promptly clarified, "Hello, Mr. Lane. I work at Ms. Lane's company. She and I had plans for dinner tonight. "But unexpectedly, Ms. Lane ran into the Bowens in the restroom, and Mrs. Bowen ended up injuring her."Though Dylan felt reluctant to divulge, keeping silent might implicate him further with Timothy.Besides, it was widely known in Nord City that the Lane brothers were fiercely protective of their younger sister.Upon hearing this, Connor finally grasped the situation. "The Bowen family sure has some nerve, don't they? Assaulting Mia like that! They're getting way too cocky!"Despite this, Connor's animosity toward Timothy remained palpable.Seeing all his bodyguards lying defeated at Timothy's feet, Connor was taken aback. "Seems like you're quite skilled, huh?" he grumble
Upon hearing Timothy's declaration, Connor and Jason's expressions shifted abruptly. They couldn't help but wonder: Had Timothy somehow learned the truth about the bone marrow donation?But then Timothy continued, stating, "Ginger is my daughter too. I have every right to remain by her side and ensure her recovery!"Connor breathed a sigh of relief at Timothy's words. It appeared that Timothy was still unaware of whether the bone marrow was intended for Ginger or Sage.At that moment, Jason sternly intervened, saying, "Mia risked her life to bring Ginger into this world. And let's not forget, it's been the Lane family's effort to raise her over the years."You have no right to be by Ginger's side. If you're even considering attempting to gain custody of her, I strongly suggest you drop that idea right now!"Given his experience as a lawyer, Jason had encountered many divorce cases before, giving him a good understanding of men's thoughts in such situations.Throughout this time,
Connor's surgical knife was exceptionally sharp, its edge gleaming ominously.Nevertheless, Timothy remained motionless, almost as if he had resigned himself to whatever fate awaited him.In that tense moment, even Jason found himself holding his breath.With a swift motion, the knife sliced through Timothy's sleeve, drawing blood as it left a jagged tear in its wake.Observing Timothy's lack of reaction, Connor gritted his teeth and remarked, "You're truly tempting fate, aren't you?"What a madman!Unfazed, Timothy glanced at the blood-stained knife, his expression devoid of emotion as he replied, "Even if you were to kill me now, my answer would remain unchanged. I won't leave."Enraged, Connor prepared to strike again, but Jason intervened. "Connor, why don't you go check on Mia's condition? I'll handle this."Even if they wanted to destroy Timothy, now wasn't the right moment to do so.Upon hearing Mia's name, Connor reluctantly put away the surgical knife. With one final
Turning to Peyton, Dylan inquired, "Is he Mia's ex-husband?"Peyton maintained his composure as he replied, "I'm sorry, but I can't disclose that information. I hope you understand the importance of maintaining discretion outside of these walls. Here's the confidentiality agreement for you to sign."Dylan eventually signed the agreement, although he was already convinced—that bodyguard was undoubtedly Mia's ex-husband!It appeared that Timothy had become aware of Mia's newfound status as the heiress of the Lane family, which could explain his audacious attempt to make amends.Nevertheless, Dylan was determined to keep this scoundrel away from Mia!Meanwhile, in the private deluxe ward, Mia felt as though she had just stepped out from an alternate universe she dreamed up.In the dream, she relived her experiences in the Barrett residence, including her marriage to Timothy and the mistreatment she endured there.Like a flickering strobe light, fragments of memories raced through M
Upon hearing Connor's words, Mia couldn't help but feel guilty. She nervously fidgeted and said, "Connor, it's a long story.""Perfect, I have plenty of time to listen," Connor quipped.He was also curious as to why Mia chose to keep Timothy as her bodyguard. Did she still harbor feelings for him?Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Mia explained, "Initially, I intended to dismiss Timothy when I went to the hospital. But I ended up keeping him around as a bodyguard just to see him embarrass himself. I never expected him to be so persistent and stay by my side."Mia had only wanted to play a prank on Timothy, which was why she kept him around as her bodyguard."Mia, Timothy is a cunning man. Don't let his words deceive you. It might be safer to keep your distance from him. What do you say about that?" Connor suggested."I understand, Connor. By the way, where's Timothy now? Is he alive?"Connor's response was sharp and direct. "Why are you so worried about someone insignifica
Peyton's expression turned grim instantly. "It seems like you're remembering everything that happened back then. Are you experiencing any discomfort now?""Yes, I feel uneasy. I want everyone in the Barrett family to face the consequences of what they did to me!""Ms. Mia, would you like to consult with a psychologist?"Shaking her head, Mia replied, "That would not be necessary. To be honest, I don't have any psychological issues. It's just that when my brothers brought me back, they were worried I might still have feelings for Timothy. So, they made up stories about me having mental health problems."Now that Mia had recalled everything, she realized she had never actually suffered from depression.She was perfectly healthy now.Peyton hesitated momentarily before speaking, "Ms. Mia, Mr. Barrett is still waiting outside the hospital. Your brothers had the bodyguards escort him out, but he refused to leave. He insists on waiting until he hears news about you.""So he's still li
Mia spoke carefully, "First and foremost, I want to thank you for your bone marrow donation to Ginger. However, let's not forget that it's also your responsibility as her father."Right now, Ginger and I are comfortably settled in the Lane family, so there's no need for you to linger in Nord City. You can just go back."Upon hearing this, Timothy's throat tightened slightly. "Mia, could you consider giving me another chance?"Exhaustion etched his face, his eyes heavy with emotion.Mia didn't know how to react to Timothy's words. "If you had said this four years ago, I might have been thrilled."Timothy's heart sank at her words, his voice strained. "But is it too late now?""Yes, it is. I used to hang onto your every word because I cared about you. But I don't feel the same way anymore. So, what's the use of you saying all this?"Timothy felt a sharp pang in his heart, nearly breathless from the ache. He pressed his lips together and said, "I want to make things right for you a
Mia's heart skipped a beat upon hearing Timothy's speculations. Since when did he become so astute?Underneath the covers, Mia's grip tightened, though she maintained a composed exterior. "Yes, it's true, your bone marrow was intended for my child. I've been honest about that."However, the truth was that Timothy's bone marrow wasn't meant for Ginger; it was for her son, Sage.Although Timothy couldn't challenge her children's custody, Mia instinctively avoided revealing Sage's existence to him, wary of potential complications.Sensing the tension in Mia's response, Timothy spoke calmly, "I'm simply concerned for Ginger's well-being. I hope you can understand my position.""I'm sorry, but I think it's important for everyone to show mutual understanding."Suddenly, the hospital room door swung open, and a stunning woman entered.With a piercing stare, Eva confronted Timothy, "Mr. Barrett, don't you realize that you're not exactly welcomed by the Lane family?"Yet, here you are,