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 out?”

her lips, while her eyes emitted a charm that was both mature and captivating.

gaze, his throat tightening slightly. “You

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

he looked into her

relationship. Isn’t it a bit hasty to be moving things along so quickly?

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

headache tomorrow morning.”

about to leave, Timothy suddenly

What was Timothy

a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something

Timothy gazed at Mia before him, he couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her face.

that your ex–wife looks a lot like me, but I am not her, nor am I

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

well aware of that.”

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

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