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

smile graced her lips, while her eyes emitted a charm

met Mia’s gaze, his throat tightening slightly.

Mia leaned in closer, their noses nearly touching,

caught as he looked into her deep, enigmatic

only just established our relationship. Isn’t it a bit hasty to be moving things along so quickly? I prefer taking things slow.”

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

headache tomorrow morning.”

Mia was about to leave, Timothy suddenly grasped

skipped a beat. What was Timothy up to

into his deep eyes, forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something else you’d like to say to me?”

acting strangely today, but

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

me, but

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

well aware of that.”

all, the old Mia had never been one to comply easily. After

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