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Connor nodded. “I’m not the only person involved in this surgery. I hope you guys can cooperate with me.”

The casual conversation lasted a few moments before the crowd dispersed from the meeting

room.

Connor was planning to leave when Timothy’s steely voice resounded from behind. “Dr. Lane, wait up.”

Connor pursed his lips at that. He turned around begrudgingly and looked at Timothy coldly.” Anything?

Timothy marched a few steps forward. It was a face–to–face confrontation where no one intended to back off.

A moment later, Timothy broke the silence. “Dr. Lane, I’m grateful that you’re willing to perform the surgery for my grandmother. But I hope you can keep a safe distance from Mia. She’s still my

wife.”

“She’s your wife? How shameless of you. The divorce procedure will take place after the surgery, right?”

Timothy narrowed his eyes. “I didn’t say that before.”

“Are you going to go against your word, Timothy Barrett?” Connor grabbed Timothy by the collar with a cold expression. “If there isn’t a surgery the day after tomorrow, I would’ve punched you in the face right now!”

As a doctor, he should take care of his hands all the time, especially when he has a complicated surgery to perform two days later.

Nothing should happen to his hands. That was why he held himself back instead of going berserk when he saw Timothy.

This bastard regretted the decision to divorce!

at his place. “Same here. I’ve put up with you for

proper fight after the surgery.

at that time, witnessing

into the room. “Stop

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by standing between them. “Be nice.

his clothes. “I’ve said whatever I have to say. Let’s go, Mia.”

shot him a

in

Connor held her hand and pulled her out

backward glance at

spot.

seemed to be carrying emotions she couldn’t

hit her and

must be seeing things.

wear that kind

remained standing at the same place while watching them leave, his

their holding hands.

expression was

his sight, he loosened his necktie and looked at Heath. “Say, do you think that Mia has a bad

winning her back, Mr. Barrett?” Heath tested the water. Timothy’s

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whose pride took a hit, explained with a stiff expression. “I’m worried that Mia’s being scammed. Grandma will get worried too. I’m not acting this way solely because

Heath was speechless.

had the inclination to say things he didn’t mean to

since Mia accepted his divorce proposal without

Connor out of the private hospital.

passenger seat, she sneaked a peek at him. “Connor, did the meeting go well?”

surgery is scheduled to happen in three days.”

the schedule recentered her, her expression solemn. “Connor, the surgery has to be successful. Mrs. Barrett Senior is important to

my best.” Determination flashed

to Laura, he

nothing about the Barrett family would

“Now I’m at peace of mind with your

us, Mia. Start a new life here with your baby.

now’s not the time.”

something holding

at college. Once Mrs. Barrett Senior recovers, I’ll try to persuade Aunt Patricia about

only a few months.

hospital, Mia headed for the prenatal checkup right

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