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.

air before she pressed the

heated argument inside was audible

seemed like her adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s

sank to the pit of her stomach as she wondered why Sharon would be there.

escape, Holly swung the door open with a

Come on in.”

whispered, “What

Anyways, things

situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she

herself in the living room, all eyes fixated

initiated the confrontation. “Mia, you’ve finally graced us with your presence,” she said sarcastically.

you hold the reins in this household!

decisions, but she

hands shaking uncontrollably with anger. “Answer me, Mia Bowen! Who’s the person

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