Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

So, Sharon's husband had two illegitimate sons outside. These kinds of plot twists were always seen in TV series, but she never expected it to happen in real life.

"Does Grandma Laura know about this too?" Mia hesitated before asking. In her opinion, Laura was not that kind of person.

"Grandma only found out later, but she made my Dad swear that I would be considered my Mom's child for the rest of my life. He was forbidden from letting the mistress know that I was sent to the Barrett family." Timothy's expression was unpredictable, his eyes revealing a sense of vulnerability.

Mia couldn't bear to look into his eyes, prompting her to turn away and attempt to leave. However, he pulled her into his arms.

"Timothy, what are you doing?"

"Don't leave. Stay with me for a while."

"Let me go."

"Just a moment."

heard Timothy's pleading voice. Although she tried to break free, her efforts were in vain. She had no choice but to surrender herself to his embrace. Her face pressed against his chest, and the rhythmic thumping of his

as she nestled in his arms, she couldn't help but feel her heartbeat quicken. Her mind was also flooded with

years spent in the Barrett

since childhood, never facing any real challenges. However, after my Dad's passing, I discovered the truth about my identity. Grandma confirmed it, but I chose

Timothy was a privileged man and seemed distant. Surprisingly, his life

harbored a deep resistance toward the notions of love and marriage. I hate my identity, yet I cannot escape it in this lifetime. I

Grandma forced you to

I didn't want to disappoint her. I didn't have any hope for relationships back then, so I was really harsh toward you and often seemed indifferent. In fact, it wasn't about you specifically. I would have done the same with anyone else." Mia was well aware that Timothy had married her solely

who had always been seen as high and mighty, unexpectedly discovered that he was an illegitimate child.