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.

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

I won’t insist on keeping you both here to eat

sigh of relief. If Laura had insisted on her staying for dinner, she would have struggled to come up with

of her brothers were waiting at

Laura released her hand, Mia instinctively attempted to pull away, but Timothy held onto it firmly. refusing to let go.

pressed her lips together, displaying no visible

again tried to

“Mr. Barrett, Grandma can’t see us now. There’s no need

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

a hint of mockery as she replu, “Indeed, Shelly went to great

+15 BONOS

though it didn’t impede my family from receiving compensation for the demolition.”

together, remarking, “Your connections seem surprisingly

to assist

day, he noticed Connor embracing Mia,

recent call to Mia, he distinctly heard

to be with Linden?

did it seem like she was now entangled with another man?

sneered, casting a glance at his tightly held hand.

Timothy’s expression turned

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255