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 you two

the nourishment you need. I won’t insist on keeping

staying for dinner, she would have struggled

waiting

instinctively attempted to pull away, but Timothy held onto it firmly. refusing to let go.

together, displaying

tried to free her hand, but

at him, Mia asserted, “Mr. Barrett, Grandma can’t see us now. There’s no need to keep up the

they’re signing off on the demolition for your

a hint of mockery as she replu, “Indeed,

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

remarking, “Your connections seem surprisingly vast, with quite

to assist

the day, he noticed Connor embracing Mia, their connection seemingly quite intimate.

recent call to Mia, he distinctly heard Connors’s voice, adding to the intrigue.

Mia supposed to

she was now entangled with

a glance at his tightly held hand. “So, Mr. Barrett,

this, Timothy’s expression

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