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

argument inside was audible

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

of her stomach as she wondered why

door open with a

Come on in.”

whispered, “What is she doing here?”

no idea. Anyways, things

aware of the complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if

moment Mia showed herself in the living

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

“Tell your mother–in–law you hold the reins in this household! Your husband claims you make

she

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

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