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.
the air before she pressed
was audible even before the door
parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice joined the
her stomach as she wondered why Sharon would
door open with a
Come on in.”
entered and whispered, “What is
no idea. Anyways, things
situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly,
the living room, all eyes fixated
confrontation. “Mia, you’ve finally graced us with your
“Tell your mother–in–law you hold the reins in this household! Your husband claims
she seems
Bowen! Who’s the person with the
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