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?”

hearing Timothy’s invitation, Mia abruptly turned her head to face him. Mr. Barrett, are you asking me out?”

her lips, while her eyes emitted

gaze, his throat tightening slightly. “You could say that.”

off, Mia leaned in closer,

as he looked into her deep, enigmatic

“Mr. Barrett, we’ve only just established our relationship. Isn’t it a bit hasty to be

tie. “Besides, Mr. Barrett, you’ve had a bit too much to drink today. You should go back and rest early to avoid a

headache tomorrow morning.”

leave, Timothy

skipped a beat. What

into his deep eyes, forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something

some reason, Mia sensed that Timothy was acting strangely today, but she couldn’t quite pinpoint why.

couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her face. “You bear

like me, but I am not her, nor am I a replacement for any woman!

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

aware of that.”

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

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