Chapter 129

Upon spotting Connor, Maya dashed toward him, her face lit up with surprise and joy. “Connor, is that really you? I almost thought I was imagining things.”

Connor furrowed his brow subtly and instinctively moved away from the infusion room, aiming to avoid being

seen by Mia.

Honestly, he now felt a twinge of regret. Why did he ever agree with Dominic to bring Maya home as a

replacement sister?

Now, each time he encountered his biological sister, Mia, a pang of guilt washed over him.

Taking another look at Maya, Connor recognized the absence of a profound emotional bond between them.

Given that Maya typically resided with Laura and seldom interacted with him and his brothers, their sibling

connection lacked depth.

age, Maya consistently gravitated toward them, often

approval.

lingering dynamic was also a reason for Connor’s lukewarm

smile, Maya questioned, “Connor, why are you looking at me like that? Is there

Anyway, why were

luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to

Bern City, Maya felt

his presence there mean that she was close to gaining

expression, Connor replied, “Work has been keeping me occupied.”

Bern City a secret. But I genuinely care

you help with his grandmother’s surgery, he’ll agree to marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked

Her hunched stance made her

mention of Timothy’s name, Connor’s

Maya were to marry Timothy, wouldn’t that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and Lane families?

prominence in Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy is incredibly capable. He’d be a suitable

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