Chapter 570

If Mia’s other brothers were to discover her pregnancy, she feared she wouldn’t be able to hold them back.

Just as Mia was about to respond, she noticed the reflection on the wine bottle beside her–a man standing at the doorway behind her. Wasn’t that Timothy?

What a coincidence! Was his private room adjacent to theirs? How long had Timothy been standing there behind her?

Mia hesitated for a moment, exchanging a glance with Nicholas across from her. “Because the babies aren’t his,” she finally explained.

Upon hearing this, Nicholas‘ eyes betrayed a slight flicker of surprise; he wasn’t entirely convinced by Mia’s explanation.

As Mia’s words trailed off, she kept an eye on Timothy’s shadow reflected on the wine bottle.

Soon enough, he turned and retreated into the room.

Mia breathed a sigh of relief. She was resolute in keeping the twins‘ paternity a secret, intending to take them away.

Halfway through the meal, Connor arrived, fashionably late.

I ordered your favorite risotto for you,” Mia informed

his seat, wearing a smug expression. “As always,

Mia is truly a blessing.

Was Connor once again flaunting his closeness with her? How awkward could this get?

the urge to

neighboring balcony, he deliberately remarked,

used to joke that if

future

at the unexpected comment. Was there ever such a

grew agitated, on the brink of delivering

sight of a figure on the neighboring

that Timothy?

and remarked, “That

fiancé, in a way.”

found herself utterly

eyes and turned to Nicholas, stating, “But don’t think for a moment that winning her over is a simple task. My sister is extraordinary–kind, compliant, and incredibly sensible.

her standards, especially

miserly, and petty.

or domestic situations. Just thinking about him makes my

the air. She glanced

poured some water for Connor. “Connor, here, have some water.”

the hint and stop talking.

taking a sip of water, Connor persisted, “It’s our fault for

have been considered suitable to

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