Chapter 156

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Upon hearing Connor’s voice, Mia suddenly recalled that Connot was waiting for her.

Swiftly, she composed herself, shifting her gaze to meet Connor’s as he approached.

‘Connor,” she greeted.

“Mia, what’s the matter? Are those tears in your eyes? Did someone upset you?” Connor inquired with concern.

Brushing off his worries, Mia replied, “It’s nothing serious. I visited Grandma Laura earlier, and seeing her condition left me feeling a bit emotional.”

Mia quickly redirected the conversation, adding. “By the way, Connor, I was looking for you earlier. You weren’t downstairs.”

“Speaking of that.” Connor began, “As soon as I understood what was happening. I excused myself. I got caught up in a phone call with a friend, and it delayed me.”

A fleeting hint of guilt flickered in Connor’s eyes.

just crossed paths with Maya downstairs.

Mia hadn’t descended at that moment. Otherwise, he’d be in deep trouble.

had struck a deal: whoever revealed their true

was determined to avoid such a humiliating

expression tinged with self–deprecation.

you. Perhaps your

the suspicion that Maya might have disclosed something, considering the coincidence of Mia running

sigh, Connor expressed. “It’s fine, as long as Grandma Laura’s

my sole concern. As for everything else, it doesn’t matter

that he

worry. My friend won’t

offered her a reassuring look. “Let’s go. It’s time

concern was for Laura’s surgery to go smoothly,

home, Mia pushed aside any concerns regarding Laura’s surgery.

to perform the operation, there seemed to be little to fret

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Maya enjoys a delightful

in–law duo.”

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