Chapter 126

Connor’s attention shifted from Timothy to Mia lying on the bed, a flicker of suspicion igniting within him.

Could the child be Timothy’s?

Timothy’s recurring involvement with the Lane family women only deepened Connor’s speculations.

Avoiding Connor’s penetrating gaze, Mia pleaded softly, “Please prescribe a fever–reducing medication for me. However, given my condition, there are specific drugs I can’t take. Please be mindful.”

Her hushed plea served as a subtle reminder to Connor about her pregnancy, stressing the need for discretion in Timothy’s presence.

Pushing aside his swirling thoughts, Connor turned to Genevieve, “Prepare the prescription and the necessary medication.”

“Shouldn’t she have an IV drip?” Timothy interjected, shooting a perplexed glance.

Annoyed, Connor replied, “IV drips can sometimes do more harm than good.”

“But her fever is alarmingly high,” Timothy countered.

“Are you the attending doctor here, or

darted nervously between the two men, silently hoping they wouldn’t escalate the

yet he held his silence, his displeasure evident

Genevieve arrived with the prescribed medication in hand.

Connor, she informed, “Dr. Lane, they’re calling for

regained his composure and turned to Mia, instructing, “Please

with a nod,

exit the room, a sense

into Connor unexpectedly might be a stroke of luck she didn’t realize she needed. With him around, she stood a better chance of keeping her pregnancy concealed.

she chosen to visit the private hospital affiliated with the Barrett family today, her secret would have been unveiled.

encounter be a

Mia realized the water dispenser was across the

the energy to get up, Timothy stepped forward, taking the

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how he had escorted her to the hospital, Mia recognized that despite his shortcomings, a trace of humanity

averted her gaze, accepting the cup of water

once more, Mia noticed Timothy still standing beside

you for bringing me here. I’ll manage

lips tightened, his voice laced with sarcasm. “Do you think I have the luxury

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