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,

while her eyes emitted a charm

throat tightening slightly.

closer,

as he looked into her deep,

the tension. “Mr. Barrett, we’ve only just established our relationship. Isn’t it a bit hasty to be moving things along so quickly? I prefer taking things slow.”

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.”

leave,

a beat. What was Timothy up

forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something

Timothy was acting strangely

resist reaching out to touch her face. “You bear a striking resemblance to her.”

lot like me, but I

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

aware

been one to comply easily. After their divorce, she had

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