Chapter 777

Upon hearing Ginger’s words, Mia’s expression shifted abruptly.

She instinctively glanced toward Timothy, who wore a similarly startled expression, his gaze complicated as he looked at her.

Mia was suddenly washed over by a pang of guilt.

The next moment, Sharon spoke disdainfully, “Huh, it seems that nowadays anyone can just casually claim someone else as their father. What a lack of manners!”

Shielding Ginger’s ears, Mia escorted her to the ward’s entrance and passed her over to Peyton. Mustering a smile, Mia remarked, “Ginger, why don’t you go back first? Mommy will join you later.”

Upon seeing Mia’s expression, Ginger instinctively pulled back, her neck tensing. Whenever Mia wore that smile, it meant that trouble was on the horizon for someone.

After her words, Mia closed the door of the hospital room, the smile disappearing from her face instantly.

Turning around, Mia regarded Sharon with a cold gaze. “I’ve heard that Mr. Barrett’s father passed away a long time ago. Mrs. Barrett, it must have been quite challenging for you to raise such a burden on your own all these years.”

“Y–you… What nonsense are you talking about?”

Sharon never expected anyone to dare to label. Timothy as

“burden” as wealthy as Timothy?

Didn’t you yourself mention earlier that a child without

quite accurately, Mrs. Barrett,” Mia countered, her smile carrying a

honest, Mrs. Barrett, I didn’t expect you to speak so negatively about yourself. What’s troubling you so much? Why not share with us so we can support you and help

infuriated. “You must have misheard. I was insulting you and

also considered

to Timothy in frustration. “Tim, did you hear that? She had the

expression hardened. “Yes, someone did mention me being your burden when I was

definitely have a word with

Aunt Edith. She insinuated that I was a burden and said I might hinder you from finding

emotions in turmoil. She never expected to have her own words

would describe

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