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,”

chair, he stood up, drawing

pressed.

as Mia’s voice echoed behind him. “That’s none of your concern,” he

voice tinged with uncertainty.

Mia continued, “You’ve been dragging out the divorce. Is it possible you’ve developed feelings

me?”

gripped Timothy’s before he turned to confront her, his tone laced with condescension. “Mia, what gives you the audacity to even propose such an idea?”

a possibility?” she probed.

words seemed more like a thoughtless jab, aiming to provoke Timothy

the divorce.

before, and I’ll say it again. This

coerced into

paused, catching Timothy’s subtle reference

indifference and disdain, revealing the extent of his aversion

unease

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no need to tell Grandma about the divorce, and I won’t mention anything about

regained her clarity, Mia had no intention of further complicating things

of irritation washed over Timothy, causing him

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

her seat, her gaze drifting to

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