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 displaying overt efforts to

approval.

dynamic was also a reason for Connor’s lukewarm

are you looking at me like that? Is

were you looking for me?”

respond to my WhatsApp messages. Seeing you here in

in Bern City, Maya felt a

she was close to gaining his consent

Connor replied, “Work has been keeping

in Bern City a secret. But

me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for anything. Can’t you help me just this

with a puppy–dog eyes. Her hunched stance made

mere mention of Timothy’s name, Connor’s expression hardened.

to marry Timothy, wouldn’t that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and Lane families? Furthermore, what exactly was

soured slightly. “Connor, why not? The Barrett family’s prominence in Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy is incredibly capable. He’d be a

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