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.

baby growing inside you. Please be mindful

yourself, Laura advised.

heart raced, silently pleading, “Grandma Laura,

more!”

knew that running into Connor today

Mia’s pregnancy, putting her in a

keeping it a secret from

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

Please take good care of yourself. After

work.

even talk to Tim about securing a designer position for you in his company. As the young lady of the Barrett family,

these words, Mia abandoned

salvage the situation, it seemed futile. Laura had completely

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direction, a

fixed on Laura. “Grandma, I understand the situation well. Please don’t

worry.”

a conversation with Tim, and if you choose to work at the Barrett Group in the future, he’ll ensure you’re well taken care of. It’s settled,” Laura declared.

helplessness, saying, “Let’s discuss it when the time

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