Chapter 565

Mia stood on the bustling street, watching him intently.

Passersby couldn’t help but notice Timothy’s striking appearance, causing them to turn their heads.

Under the dim streetlight, Timothy’s gaze appeared somewhat uneasy as he responded, “Mia, are you truly that self-absorbed?” m

As soon as the words left his mouth, Timothy immediately regretted them, pursing his lips.

Mia nodded. “Well, Mr. Barrett, if you’re not interested in me, please stop being around me or making these kind gestures. It might give me the wrong idea that you’re developing feelings for me.”

Timothy’s throat tightened. “I do these things because… because I want to compensate for neglecting you over the past three years.”

It seemed that Mia wasn’t the stereotypical gold–digger he had once imagined.

Mia’s eyes showed a subtle fatigue, her mouth carrying a hint of bitterness. She replied with a feigned. nonchalance, “Compensate? So, what do you think I’m lacking right now?”

Considering Mia’s position as the heiress of the Lane family, Timothy believed she lacked nothing and

was well–provided for.

his lips, responding, “This is different.”

back, saying. “There’s nothing different. When the Barrett family turned me away. Mr. Barrett, there was no trace of guilt from you. It was just your family’s condescension

So, when you suddenly claim it’s out of guilt that you want to

way because of your status?

have of me?”

If you genuinely regret your actions, then act like a decent ex–husband! Stop pretending as if you don’t exist.”

expression turned grim. Mia had previously compared a responsible ex–husband to being essentially

Mia spoke, she turned and walked away.

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her. “Ms. Mia, are you ready to

a word, Mia bent down and entered the car.

over Timothy’s words. They struck her as utterly

felt unnecessary. She didn’t

on the roadside for a while before

out his phone and dialed a number. “Grandma, I

back to campus

her afternoon study session, she found it difficult to focus, with Timothy’s actions

her mind.

up and head home for dinner, she

she

Mia, are you at the campus right now?”

in the study

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