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."

in vain. She had no choice but to surrender

that she had become very unfamiliar with his embrace. However, as she nestled in his arms, she couldn't help but feel her heartbeat quicken. Her mind was also flooded with memories of

had long forgotten those five years spent in the Barrett residence. However, those memories had resurfaced in

thought, Timothy's resonant voice reached her ears. "I had led a smooth life 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 to avoid confronting that woman and

silent upon hearing his words. She had always believed that Timothy was a privileged

and said with a heavy heart, "Ever since then, I've harbored a deep resistance toward the notions of love and marriage. I hate my identity, yet I cannot escape it

"Because Grandma forced you

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

and mighty, unexpectedly discovered that he was

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