Chapter 189

Mia double–checked the caller’s name on her phone–it was indeed Timothy.

Perplexed, she mused, “Why on earth is he calling me? Could he have dialed the wrong number?”

The persistent ringing prompted her to answer reluctantly, “What do you want, Mr. Barrett?”

“Your adoptive parents tracked down the villa and demanded money from me.”

Mia was mortified, and a wave of embarrassment surged through her. “Drive them out. Don’t give them a single penny.”

“Deal with it yourself. I’m busy,” he curtly replied before ending the call.

After tidying up her belongings, Mia hailed a cab to the villa.

Standing before the house, memories flooded her mind. After all, she hadn’t visited the place since moving out.

hung in the air before she pressed

heated argument inside was audible even before

her adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice joined the fray.

her stomach

a quick escape, Holly swung the door open with a

Come on in.”

entered and whispered, “What is she doing here?”

idea. Anyways, things are complicated now,” Holly replied.

acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she might have turned

Mia showed herself in the living room, all eyes fixated on her.

graced

mother–in–law you hold the reins in this household! Your husband claims

final decisions, but she seems to disagree.”

her hands shaking uncontrollably with anger. “Answer me, Mia Bowen! Who’s the person with the final say here? Who are you to handle my son’s finances?”

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