Chapter 280

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Connor and Mia exchanged uneasy glances, their eyes flickering with a hint of discomfort.

Breaking the silence. Laura waved at Mia and exclaimed, “Mia, you’re here! Don’t just stand at the

door, come over.”

Forcing a smile, Mia reluctantly walked over to Laura. She placed the flowers in the nearby vase and turned to Laura, “How have you been feeling lately?”

“I’ve been doing well. But, Mia, you seem a bit more tired than last time,” Laura remarked, holding Mia’s hand and scrutinizing her. “Is it due to the demands of your studies and work?”

Mia cleared her throat before answering. “Not exactly. I’ve actually put on some weight recently.”

She had carefully controlled her diet, fearing that overeating might expose her growing belly and make it difficult to conceal her pregnancy.

“Mia, what do you mean you’ve gained weight? Honestly, you look thinner to me.

alone. You have a baby growing inside

yourself, Laura advised.

pleading, “Grandma Laura, please don’t say anything

more!”

Connor today was a disaster

up Mia’s pregnancy, putting her in a challenging position. How

keeping it a

a wry smile, saying, “Laura, my workload isn’t too

have an issue with you working, but given your pregnancy, the circumstances have changed. Please take good care of yourself. After giving birth, there’ll

work.

Tim about securing a designer position for you in his company. As the young lady of the Barrett family, no one would dare to mistreat you,” Laura

hearing these words, Mia abandoned any resistance.

she wished to salvage the situation, it seemed futile. Laura had completely unveiled the facade Mia had carefully maintained in

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in Connor’s direction, a sense of unease settling over her.

remained fixed on Laura. “Grandma, I

worry.”

you value your pride. I’ll have a conversation with Tim, and if you choose to work at the

a hint of helplessness, saying, “Let’s discuss it when the

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