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.
in the air
heated argument inside was audible even before the door opened.
like her adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice joined
her stomach as she wondered why
door open with
Come on in.”
entered and whispered,
things are complicated
the complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she
herself in the living room, all eyes fixated on her.
graced us with your presence,” she said sarcastically.
the reins in this household! Your husband claims
but she seems to disagree.”
livid, her hands 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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