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?”

us and especially for Grandma,”

merely your viewpoint,”

a creak of his chair, he stood up, drawing Mia’s attention. “And what about your perspective?”

pressed.

Mia’s voice echoed behind him.

tinged with uncertainty.

divorce. Is it possible you’ve developed feelings for

me?”

tension gripped Timothy’s before he turned to confront her, his tone laced with condescension.

possibility?” she probed.

like a thoughtless jab, aiming to provoke Timothy

the divorce.

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

into marriage a second time.”

subtle reference to their previous marriage.

indifference and disdain,

unease

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Grandma about the divorce, and I won’t mention anything about you and Maya until after her surgery.”

clarity, Mia had no intention of further complicating

washed over Timothy, causing him to furrow his

of our marriage isn’t yours to dictate! Abandon those scheming thoughts of

Mia took her seat, her gaze drifting

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