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.

from a young age, Maya consistently gravitated toward them, often displaying overt efforts to

approval.

was also a reason

questioned, “Connor, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on

were you

you earlier with no luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to

in Bern City, Maya

presence there mean that she was close to gaining his consent for Laura’s surgery?

his stoic expression, Connor replied, “Work has been keeping

presence in Bern City a secret.

surgery, he’ll agree to marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for anything. Can’t you help me

with a puppy–dog eyes. Her hunched

name, Connor’s expression

wouldn’t that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and Lane families? Furthermore, what exactly was so appealing about

soured slightly. “Connor, why not? The Barrett family’s prominence in Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy

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