Chapter 22

“I did say I liked you, Mr. Barrett, but I didn’t say forever.”

“Mia Bowen! Do you know what you’re saying?”

Clutching Mia by the chin, Timothy continued to stare deep into her eyes. He had suddenly realized just how little he understood her.

All this time, she remained by his side and took care of all his daily needs. It was as if she could instantly pick up on his thoughts or feelings and do what was necessary to cater to him.

Her gaze had been simple enough to read as well. She looked at him with love and adoration.

Yet, all of a sudden, that gaze had disappeared.

Timothy felt extremely displeased. The thought of her treating another man the way she used to treat him made him want to punch someone. He really wanted to find the man she was with at the hotel and beat him up!

Mia didn’t back down or retreat from Timothy. They were so close that their noses were nearly touching.

Even their breaths mingled in the air between them. The atmosphere became a little strange.

“Hey! What are you two doing in there? Mia’s pregnant, you brat. Behave yourself. Don’t get handsy with her.”

Laura had been waiting for them. They were taking too long, so she couldn’t resist coming over to check up on them, only to find them kissing in front of the sink.

at

the side to look at Laura. “She’s not pregnant,

would you know, you

just had

Mia eyed Timothy. Did he remember her

period a few days ago, but it had

like something was off and went to the hospital for a checkup. True enough, she was pregnant, though she was

disappointed. “She’s

you two got married, and she’s still not pregnant. For all we know,

nodded. “You have a

immediately jumped on the opportunity. “You agree with me, right, Mom? In my opinion, a full body checkup at the hospital is a must.

+15 BONUS

figured that if Mia did indeed have some kind of health issue, Timothy should divorce her

possible.

there’s something wrong with your body. Why isn’t Mia pregnant yet, even though you’ve been married for three years? Are you sure

was staring wide-eyed at Laura.

He’s perfectly healthy. We fed him well all these years. He’s healthier than any other man!

lips twitched as he said exasperatedly,

only making him even

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