Chapter 229

Mia felt the firm grip of Timothy’s hand, causing her expression to turn somewhat awkward.

She contemplated pulling her hand back, but Laura steadfastly held their hands together.

“If anything were to happen to me during this surgery, both of you must take care of each other.

“With a child on the way, life can’t go back to how it was before.” Laura uttered, as though entrusting them with her last wishes.

Upon hearing Laura’s words, Mia found herself overwhelmed with emotion. “Grandma, you’ll be okay. After all, you still need to witness the birth of our child.”

Laura smiled contentedly. “Yes, I will witness the birth of this child with my own eyes.”

Mia’s throat tightened slightly. Though everyone assumed she faked her pregnancy to convince Laura to undergo surgery, only she knew the truth–the pregnancy was real.

Beside her, Timothy spoke softly, “Grandma, I will take care of Mia and our child. You don’t have to worry so much.”

Upon hearing this, a flicker of mockery appeared in Mia’s eyes.

Wasn’t Timothy supposed to get engaged to Maya tomorrow?

Certainly, his words were misleading.

the clock, Laura observed. “It’s getting late. How about you two

need. I won’t insist on keeping you

on her staying for dinner, she would have struggled to come up with an explanation.

all, all six of her brothers were waiting at home for her to have

released her hand, Mia instinctively attempted to pull away, but Timothy held onto it

lips together, displaying

the hospital room, Mia once again tried to free her hand, but Timothy remained resolute.

see us now. There’s no need to keep up the

“I heard they’re signing off on the demolition for

hint of mockery as she replu, “Indeed, Shelly

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eventually went bankrupt, though it didn’t impede my family

lips together, remarking, “Your connections seem surprisingly vast, with quite a few ment

to assist you.”

day, he noticed Connor embracing Mia, their connection seemingly

Mia, he distinctly heard Connors’s voice, adding to

Mia supposed to

she was now entangled

tightly held hand. “So, Mr. Barrett, are you

expression turned somewhat

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