hapter 23

“Mia, why aren’t you answering the question? Say something.”

Mia cast an awkward glance at Timothy before muttering, “W-What am I supposed to say? You should ask Timothy about it.”

Why were they making things difficult for her?

Save for that one time, Timothy never slept with her, so how was she supposed to get pregnant?

Timothy cleared his throat before responding. “Why’re you asking about such things, Mom? We’ve been using contraception. That’s why she hasn’t gotten pregnant. I don’t plan on having any kids yet.”

When Mia heard his last sentence, she looked down at her abdomen. It seemed like she truly needed to protect this baby of hers.

Laura chimed in anxiously, “You’re already 30 years old. Why don’t you want to have kids yet? I’m afraid I’m going to die before I get to see you become a father.”

“Grandma, as long as you agree to get the surgery, you’ll definitely live enough to see that happening,” Timothy said.

“Hah! Don’t even try to use that on me. You want me to agree to the surgery? Sure. I will when Mia’s pregnant. Otherwise, I won’t even consider it.”

Laura finished speaking, she

and Mr. Barrett have a good relationship. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before they have a

Sharon side-eyed Mia. “It’s good that she isn’t pregnant. Once Ms. Lane marries into

family. Someone with an elite

walked away after

of giving birth to the Lane family’s future heir.

never knew you were capable of lying, Mr. Barrett. When have you ever used

soon smirked and asked, “Can I take that as a hint from

What hint?

serious Timothy to

her gaze. “You shouldn’t read too much

415 BONUS

Timothy stood in her path, Peering down at her, he asked, “Where are you going?

“Home.”

eyes narrowed slightly. “Home? Or do you mean

on the inside. Was the

smile, “Why are you asking so many questions, Mr. Barrett? Are you jealous? I suggest you take your mother’s advice

I

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