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?”

the best decision, for both of us and especially for Grandma,”

merely your viewpoint,”

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

pressed.

to the spot, as Mia’s voice echoed behind

his voice tinged with

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

me?”

tone laced with condescension. “Mia, what gives

possibility?”

reality, Mia’s words seemed more like a thoughtless jab, aiming to provoke

the divorce.

pressed firmly together. “I’ve said it before, and

coerced into marriage a second

subtle reference to their

indifference and disdain, revealing the extent of

unease

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her gaze, Mia suggested. “There’s no need to tell Grandma about the divorce, and I won’t mention anything about you and Maya until after her

had no intention of further complicating things with Timothy.

sudden wave of irritation washed over Timothy, causing

our marriage isn’t yours to dictate! Abandon those scheming thoughts of yours,” he retorted

gaze drifting to the barely touched food before

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