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.

the air before she pressed the doorbell.

was audible even before the door

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

heart sank to the pit of her stomach as she

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

Come on in.”

her unease, Mia entered and whispered, “What is she

have no idea. Anyways, things

of the complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t

living room, all eyes fixated

initiated the confrontation. “Mia, you’ve finally graced

mother–in–law you hold the reins

decisions, but she

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

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