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?”

her head to face him.

subtle smile graced her lips, while her eyes emitted a

his throat tightening

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

breath caught as he looked into her deep,

Isn’t it a bit hasty to be moving things along so

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

headache tomorrow morning.”

to leave, Timothy suddenly grasped her

skipped a beat. What was Timothy up

his deep eyes, forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something

that Timothy was acting strangely today, but

at Mia before him, he couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her face. “You bear

understand that your ex–wife looks a lot like me, but I am

you see me as a substitute for your ex–wife, you’ll be disappointed sooner

aware

old Mia had never been one to comply easily. After their divorce, she had been ruthless, causing him

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