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
merely your viewpoint,”
a creak of his chair, he stood up, drawing Mia’s attention. “And
pressed.
rooted to the spot, as Mia’s voice echoed
his voice tinged with
out the divorce. Is
me?”
Timothy’s before he turned to confront her, his tone laced with condescension.
possibility?”
thoughtless jab, aiming to provoke Timothy into proceeding with
the divorce.
lips pressed firmly together. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is solely for Grandma’s
I won’t be coerced into marriage a second time.”
paused, catching Timothy’s subtle reference
a mix of indifference and disdain, revealing the extent of his aversion
of unease swept over her.
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her gaze, Mia suggested. “There’s no need to tell Grandma about the divorce, and I won’t
clarity, Mia had no intention of further complicating things with
over Timothy, causing him
our marriage isn’t yours to dictate! Abandon those
her gaze drifting to the barely touched food before
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