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.

hesitation hung in the air before she

inside was audible even before the door opened.

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

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

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

Come on in.”

whispered, “What is she doing here?”

have no idea. Anyways, things are complicated

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

showed herself in the living room, all

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

mother–in–law you hold the reins in this household!

decisions, but she

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

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