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

inside was audible even before the

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

pit of her stomach as she wondered why

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

Come on in.”

Mia entered and whispered, “What

have no idea. Anyways, things are complicated now,” Holly replied.

Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened

in the living room, all eyes fixated on her.

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

you hold the reins in this household! Your husband claims you

decisions, but she seems to disagree.”

Mia Bowen! Who’s the person with

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