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 you asking

graced her lips, while her eyes emitted a charm

gaze, his throat tightening slightly. “You

words trailed off, Mia leaned in closer, their noses nearly touching, their breaths mingling.

looked into her deep, enigmatic eyes.

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

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

headache tomorrow morning.”

leave,

heart skipped a beat. What was Timothy

looked up into his deep eyes, forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett,

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

reaching out to touch

ex–wife looks a lot like me, but I am not

me as a substitute for your ex–wife, you’ll be disappointed sooner or later. I’m

aware

one to comply easily. After their divorce, she had

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