Chapter 785

Mia couldn’t deny Timothy’s astuteness. She countered, “Do you really think I’d allow Ginger to accompany me?”

“Mia, do you seriously not trust me? Despite knowing your true identity for a while now, I’ve still kept my promise about donating my bone marrow to Ginger.

“But what about you? Are you planning to take Ginger and run as soon as you get what you need from me?**

Timothy had never been manipulated by a woman before, but it appeared that Mia was testing his boundaries.

Mia’s lips curved into a smirk. “Mr. Barrett, since you’re already aware, could you please step aside,” she demanded.

With a swift motion, Timothy reached out and firmly grabbed her wrist. “Do you think you can simply walk away now?”

“Timothy, why aren’t you letting me go? Could it be that you’ve actually developed feelings for me?” Mia retorted, her demeanor composed as she regarded him as though he were a stranger.

eerie silence filled

his firm grip on her hand, a subtle warmth radiating from his palm. He appeared slightly awkward as

a relief. I’m glad to know it’s not because you’ve fallen in

shooting a cold glance in Timothy’s direction. Dominic is expecting me for dinner. Farewell, Mr. Barrett. Until our paths

heel and strode briskly

discovered that the pilot and bodyguard had

she stood there, Timothy’s footsteps drew near from behind. “I’ve warned you. This time, you can’t just walk away as you

didn’t flinch. Turning to meet his gaze squarely, she countered, “Mr. Barrett, do you still think of me as that

you that I am now the heiress of the esteemed Lane family in Nord City. If you dare to detain me here, rest assured, my brothers will not hesitate

an impressive job of keeping you hidden over the years. They even managed to deceive me,” Timothy

remember? So, why are you now insisting on keeping I can’t be me here? If the thought of us being apart because you love me,

his anger surge, his blood pressure spiking noticeably. Even after many years apart,

about Ginger?” Timothy demanded.

us. Why drag Ginger

is my daughter too. Don’t I deserve

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