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

inside was audible even before the

parents weren’t

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

a quick escape, Holly swung the door open with a smile. “Mrs.

Come on in.”

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

have no idea. Anyways, things

complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she might have

the living room,

you’ve finally graced

the reins

she

Who’s the person with the

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