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Unexpectedly, Mia spotted Timothy in the vicinity.He stood in front of the counter, clutching a mobile phone that seemed more suited for women.Who could he be purchasing the phone for?Was it possibly intended for Maya?It made sense, considering Timothy had just gotten engaged to Maya earlier in the day.Mia quickly averted her gaze, feigning ignorance about Timothy's presence.Connor, too, caught sight of Timothy and furrowed his brow in disapproval. He had heard rumors that Timothy had called off the engagement earlier.It seemed his suspicions were valid.Considering Timothy's lack of affection for Maya, it seemed probable that his agreement to the engagement was influenced by a deal involving Laura's surgery.Even so, Connor harbored a dislike for Timothy, especially because of Timothy's apparent interest in Mia.Connor suddenly became a bit wary. "Mia, how do you feel about the newest model of this brand's smartphone?"Mia, who was standing nearby, glanced at the pho

At the sound of Timothy's voice, Mia and Connor instinctively held their breath, a collective sense of guilt lingering in the air.They turned around, exchanging cautious looks in Timothy's direction.As Timothy approached Mia, she nervously stammered, "I-Is there something?"Connor couldn't shake his distrust of Timothy, disliking the way he scrutinized Mia.Timothy came to a halt and offered his hand.Noticing the SIM card in Connor's palm, Mia belatedly recalled her earlier misconception about it being inserted upside down. She had intended to rectify it, but Connor approached them just as she was on the verge of doing so. Concerned that he might uncover her connection to Timothy, Mia hurriedly left with Connor.In her haste, she neglected to correctly insert the SIM card.Clearing her throat, Mia uttered, "Thank you."As she was about to grab it, Connor preemptively took the SIM card from Timothy's hand. "Mia, why are you so careless? Keep the SIM card safe. I'll assist y

Upon hearing Fabian's words, Mia couldn't help but find Bob and Mary's actions utterly ridiculous.In this modern era, the concept of being married off to an older man from the countryside with a bribe seemed absurd to her.Did they truly think they could control her with such outdated methods?Suddenly, Felix rushed out and forcefully pushed Fabian away. "What are you doing? If you cause any more trouble, I'll call the police!"Seated on the ground, Fabian insisted, "I offered Mia's family a ten-thousand-dollar bribe, and consequently, we're now engaged. That amount constitutes my yearly savings."Mia, you must come back home with me and bear me a son!"Mia cast a cold gaze at Fabian. "Are you insane? I've cut all ties with my adoptive parents. Whatever they choose to do with the money has no bearing on me.""I don't care. After all, Bob and Mary are still considered your family. Since they've accepted my bribe, you are essentially my wife now!"Felix snorted. "What century ar

Mia's heart soared with newfound hope as the sound of the helicopter reached her ears.The sudden appearance of the aircraft couldn't be a mere coincidence.Mia couldn't help but wonder if it might be her brothers coming to her rescue.Fabian's vigilance heightened as he sat in the passenger seat. "Could it be the police?" he questioned.Ronald, behind the wheel, chuckled and brushed off the idea. "Fabian, have you been watching too many movies? Why would the police show up in a helicopter?"We've been down this route countless times. What could possibly go wrong?""What's the helicopter doing here, then? We've never seen one in this area before.""It could be for tourism, or perhaps the TV station is filming some aerial shots."Fabian found Ronald's explanation to be somewhat plausible. After all, the prospect of a helicopter coming to rescue Mia seemed far-fetched, considering their high cost.Before long, Ronald remarked, "Look, the helicopter is flying away. I told you it

Mia gazed at Timothy in confusion. Her predicament had escalated unexpectedly, and she had assumed her brothers would be the first to learn about it.Upon hearing the helicopter earlier, she even briefly considered the possibility that her brothers might have come to her rescue.However, it turned out to be Timothy.Timothy narrowed his eyes. "What's the matter? Are you disappointed to see me? Who were you expecting?""I just thought it might be the police descending from the sky. Is there an issue with that?"Swaying her foot, Mia continued in a sarcastic tone, "Given your hectic schedule, I hadn't anticipated you taking such a hands-on approach and swiftly stepping into the forefront. It's quite unexpected, to be honest.""Don't overthink it. I simply wanted to avoid any rumors about my wife being taken to the mountains for an arranged marriage. Just think about the impact on my reputation if that information were to leak."Mia lowered her gaze, realizing that Timothy's swift