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?”

abruptly turned her head to face him. Mr. Barrett, are you asking me

lips, while her eyes emitted a charm that was

tightening slightly. “You could

closer, their noses nearly touching, their breaths

looked into her

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

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

headache tomorrow morning.”

Mia was about to leave, Timothy suddenly

heart skipped a beat. What was Timothy up to now?

sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something else

was acting strangely today, but she couldn’t quite pinpoint why.

he couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her

me, but I am not her, nor am I

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

aware of

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

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