Chapter 116

Mia held no sympathy for Taylor. In her view, those scheming against others should be ready to face the

consequences.

Having settled the controversy, Mia headed to the hospital right after her class.

It was crucial for her to visit Laura, especially with Laura’s surgery scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

As the elevator doors opened at the hospital, Mia unexpectedly bumped into Sharon.

With a hint of arrogance, Sharon quipped, “Mia, you seem rather pleased with yourself. Do you really believe

you could’ve navigated that college debacle alone? It’s obvious the Barrett name played a role.”

Mia’s expression darkened as she digested Sharon’s words. “I could have handled it myself,” she retorted.

Sharon scoffed, “Enough of this charade. What have you done to manipulate my son? I don’t understand why

it upon himself to handle that college situation

hesitating to commit to Ms. Lane because of you. He also postponed

and disrupting the planned schedule,” she accused.

are you

clear that she struggled to grasp

feigning ignorance? Let me spell it out for you. Maya’s brother set a condition. He would only proceed with Laura’s surgery if Tim agreed

instead.” Sharon admonished.

swept over Mia as she processed

said, “I was unaware of all

that Maya’s brother would be the

“However, the doctor Timothy enlisted ended up in a

injury. Now, he’s unable to

Mia, given Grandma’s kindness toward you, would you honestly consider using her health as leverage against Tim?”

firmly, “I have never used Grandma as a bargaining chip

he can get engaged

heart churned with turmoil. “I know what I

retorted before walking away.

stood still for a long time. Sharon’s words echoed hauntingly in her

+15 BONOS

of Maya’s proposal. This is a decision that,

Maya seemed perfectly matched in terms

herself, Mia stepped into

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