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 the doorbell.

heated argument inside was audible even before

parents weren’t

the pit of her stomach

swung the door open with a smile. “Mrs. Barrett, you’re finally back!

Come on in.”

and whispered, “What is

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

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

showed herself in the living

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

you hold the reins in this household! Your husband

she seems

with anger. “Answer me, Mia Bowen! Who’s the person with the final

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