Chapter 117

Timothy set down his utensils, fixing Mia with a steady, intense gaze,

Taking a deep breath, Mia inquired, “Why did you replace the doctor for Grandma’s surgery? Maya’s brother is arguably the best in his field. Having him operate on Grandma seems like the safest choice.”

A shadow crossed Timothy’s face, his throat tightening. “Who told you that?”

“I met your mother today during my visit to the hospital,” Mia replied.

Timothy leaned back and asked coldly, “Is that all you wanted to discuss?”

“Timothy, perhaps you should consider agreeing to Maya’s brother’s terms. It doesn’t seem like a loss on your end,” Mia suggested.

A palpable tension enveloped the dining room following her words.

Gazing at Timothy, Mia suddenly felt a disconnect, as if she couldn’t grasp his intentions.

With a smirk, Timothy quipped, “No losses, you say? Is your rush to find solace in another man’s arms fueling this misguided justification?”

for both of us and especially for Grandma,” Mia

your viewpoint,” Timothy

up, drawing Mia’s attention. “And

pressed.

rooted to the spot, as Mia’s voice echoed behind

tinged with uncertainty.

the divorce. Is it possible you’ve developed feelings

me?”

to confront her, his tone laced with condescension. “Mia, what gives you the audacity to even propose such an idea?”

possibility?” she

Mia’s words seemed more like a thoughtless

the divorce.

“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is solely for Grandma’s

coerced into marriage a second time.”

catching Timothy’s subtle reference to their previous marriage.

and disdain, revealing the extent of his

A wave of unease

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gaze, Mia suggested. “There’s no need to tell Grandma about the divorce,

regained her clarity, Mia had no intention of further

over Timothy, causing him to

dictate! Abandon those scheming thoughts of yours,” he retorted

her gaze drifting to the barely touched food before her.

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