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

approval.

reason for

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

why were you looking

I’ve been trying to reach you earlier with no luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to

Maya felt a surge of

close to gaining his consent

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

your presence in Bern City

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

puppy–dog eyes. Her

name, Connor’s expression hardened. “No

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

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

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