Chapter 759

Timothy glanced at the villa outside; it was their former marital home.

Mia held her head, taking a moment to recover from the sudden, piercing headache.

Eventually, she lowered her hand and looked at the villa outside, sensing a strange familiarity.

She spoke meaningfully, “Mr. Barrett, if I’m not mistaken, this is the marital home you shared with your ex–wife, isn’t it?”

Timothy’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Yes.”

“Do you reckon anyone would be pleased to see a house where their partner’s ex once resided? Feeling uncomfortable is quite normal, wouldn’t you agree?”

Timothy fell silent, picking up on the sarcasm in her tone. He couldn’t believe how composed she was. How had he not noticed her acting skills before?

He continued, “Since we’re already here, would you care to join me inside?”

Mia abruptly turned her head to face him. Mr. Barrett, are

while her eyes emitted a charm that was both

met Mia’s gaze, his throat tightening slightly. “You could say

closer, their noses nearly touching, their breaths mingling.

breath caught as he looked into her deep, enigmatic eyes.

we’ve only just established our relationship. Isn’t it

his loosened tie. “Besides, Mr. Barrett, you’ve had a bit too much to drink today.

headache tomorrow morning.”

leave, Timothy suddenly grasped

heart skipped a beat. What was

forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something

some reason, Mia sensed that Timothy was acting strangely

Mia before him, he couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her

but I am not her, nor

your ex–wife, you’ll be disappointed sooner or later. I’m not a woman who will simply follow your

aware of

the old Mia had never been one to comply easily. After their divorce, she had been ruthless, causing him pain.

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