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 before she pressed

heated argument inside was audible even before the

adoptive parents weren’t

stomach as she wondered why Sharon would be there.

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

Come on in.”

whispered, “What is she doing

Anyways, things are complicated now,” Holly

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

moment Mia showed herself in the living room, all

“Mia, you’ve finally graced us

continued, “Tell your mother–in–law you hold the reins in

final decisions, but she

Bowen! Who’s the person

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