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?”

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

merely your viewpoint,” Timothy countered.

he stood up, drawing Mia’s attention. “And

pressed.

to the spot, as Mia’s voice echoed behind him. “That’s none of your

his voice tinged with

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

me?”

brief tension gripped Timothy’s before he turned to confront her, his tone laced with condescension. “Mia, what gives you

it a possibility?”

seemed more like a thoughtless jab, aiming

the divorce.

and I’ll say it again. This is solely for Grandma’s

coerced into marriage a

paused, catching Timothy’s subtle reference to their previous marriage.

disdain, revealing the

wave of unease swept

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tell Grandma about the divorce, and I won’t mention anything about you and Maya until

had no intention of further complicating things

irritation washed over Timothy, causing him to furrow his brow.

dictate! Abandon those scheming thoughts of yours,”

Mia took her seat, her gaze drifting to the

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