Connor's last words were aimed at Timothy specifically. If Timothy dared to harm Mia and the child, Connor wouldn't hesitate to intervene. Timothy also caught on. Just as he thought, both Connor and Mia were using Laura as leverage against him.Timothy stumbled back and left the ICU, his retreating figure tinged with loneliness.Mia observed Timothy's departure. She thought he would have clashed with Connor. Thankfully, nothing happened."Don't worry, Mia. He won't lay a finger on you," Connor assured her.Mia turned to him. "Connor, what did you and Timothy discuss?""It's nothing. I just told him to stay away from you," Connor shrugged it off."I don't want you getting into trouble because of me," Mia expressed her concern.Connor felt a pang of sadness at Mia's sensibility. "Mia, this is nothing. All your brothers aren't useless. Besides, I'm in charge of Mrs. Barrett Senior's surgery. Would Timothy dare to harm me?""But you weren't the one who operated on Grandma Laura,"
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