Chapter 662

Mia’s blatant confrontation evoked more questions in Timothy. He was expecting her to feel guilty after he put it explicitly. However, her attitude was free from guilt and nervousness. She only appeared surprised.

He had faith in his observation skills when it came to reading people’s emotions. Yet, he failed to read anything from her face.

His heart sank. He instantly nodded. “Yes. Guess there’s no need to keep up with the act

anymore.”

Mia sighed upon realizing that she had guessed correctly. She then leaned back in the chair, hand resting on the armrest.

A knowing smirk touched her lips, and a shift in the atmosphere hinted at a newfound confidence. “Mr. Barrett, with all due respect, your flirting skills are old–fashioned. Even soap operas have moved beyond these tired clichés. What makes you think I’d fall for it?”

Disappointment gnawed at her. She’d held onto the hope that he was different. Yet, here he was, mirroring the same tired patterns. He was no less different from the men she knew. The only “difference” was his outdated flirting techniques. She could almost laugh–how close she came to falling for them.

“To be honest, the whole amnesia act feels a little outdated and immature, don’t you think?”

“Amnesiac? Me?” Mia’s voice squeaked, a mixture of disbelief and indignation. The words wouldn’t form. Speaking to Timothy felt like an insurmountable task.

She stood up. “Sorry, Mr. Barrett. I don’t think there’s any point in continuing this. My time is valuable.” Her patience had limits.

After that, she turned and left the restaurant. When she thought about his words again, she

found them hilarious.

the playground, where Ginger and Caleb

didn’t appear to be forced, so Mia

their desire for it. Given Ginger’s longing for a fatherly figure, Mia figured she might as well let her enjoy her time with

way, Ginger would understand that a father figure was unnecessary–not when the father was

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Chapter 661

shake Luna’s comment from earlier. Timothy’s interest in Mia was clear, yet he remained frustratingly out of reach. However, the presence

bobbed as he stared at Mia.

still couldn’t forget about Mia Bowen. Though she had disappeared without a trace,

give up the reishi mushrooms for her. I’m curious. What is she like? What is so good about

wasn’t flustered by her questions at all. “I’ve answered your question.

smart to be

I think it’s four years ago

shrewd

like that, Mr. Barrett? Is it unbelievable? Ginger is almost four years old.”

at her deeply, trying to catch a crack from her expression.

questions were straightforward enough. Yet, she appeared so calm

this much within four years?

get the wrong

His

unbelievable. So, you’re interested in

raised her head.

“She’s my ex–wife.”

hands paused the moment she heard the answer. Her guesses included a girlfriend

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teaspoon. “You’ve been looking for your ex–wife all these

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