Chapter 328

It wasn’t just because Mia hadn’t eaten much that morning. It was also because Maya nearly crashed into her, causing her breakfast to spill onto the ground.

Seeing Mia’s predicament, Timothy turned to Heath, who stood nearby. “Arrange for lunch to be delivered,” he ordered.

Mia quickly interjected, “Wait a moment.”

Beside her, Timothy’s expression hardened. “What’s the issue? Am I not allowed to treat you to a meal?”

Mia discreetly cleared her throat. “No, that’s not what I meant. I just lean toward lighter options, preferably something with soup and maybe a few fruits.”

A tense silence followed her request.

Straightening his collar, Timothy commented, “Mia, it appears you have a talent for making demands. Did I promise to treat you to a meal?”

Without hesitation, Mia shot back, “Given that visitors have arrived to see Grandma Laura, isn’t it

your responsibility as her relative to provide a meal for the guests? Or has generosity taken a

back seat?”

grew at Mia’s response.

Mia placing the blame

light lunch, accompanied

for added convenience.

her utensils and began

.

little ones in her belly seemed to be protesting,

consume her meal.

Mia relish the food, he couldn’t

bit more himself.

Mia, he remarked, “Mia, have you

help but cough nervously in response.

promptly dismissed him, “That’s absurd. I haven’t gained

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eyes playing

double chin now.”

touched her chin and realized that it did seem a bit rounder. She immediately retorted, “It’s called baby fat.

Timothy responded calmly, “Well, you’ve been dining at the Barrett

for three years.”

gain weight during those three years. The fact that I’ve gained

“Are you saying I

whether you mistreated me or not, deep down, you know the truth!” Mia shot back.

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