Mia's expression shifted, her concern evident in her eyes. "How is Timothy holding up now?"

"He's still unconscious. The doctor mentioned that Mr. Barrett has been really worn out lately and needs some proper rest." After a brief pause, Mia asserted, "Let him rest then. I'll take care of matters with Luna."

Glancing down at Ginger and Sage, she instructed, "You two stay here at the hospital, okay? Wait for me to come back." Ginger nodded eagerly. "Once we catch the bad woman, Great-Grandma Laura will be safe, won't she?"

"Yes, exactly. So, make sure you both stay here and keep Great-Grandma Laura company."

Before leaving, Mia gave Sage's head a reassuring pat. "I'm trusting you to handle things here, alright? They'll heed your words."

Once she had everything sorted, Mia headed straight to the police station.

After a night in confinement, Luna looked utterly disheveled.

Mia intentionally stood before Luna, her appearance impeccable. "What drove you to conspire against me all those years ago?"

It had always been a lingering question in her mind.

Upon noticing the prestigious brand on Mia's attire, Luna's eyes flickered with envy. "Just the fact that you don't deserve to be part of the Barrett family," she spat.

"If Mrs. Barrett Senior could accept a lowly orphan like you, why couldn't she accept me and Asher? All I wanted was to teach that old hag a lesson.

perfect if she were

surprised

toxic

Mia retorted, "But now, prison is where you'll spend the

you might not have acted any differently. I'm convinced I wouldn't be facing this predicament if I had been born as

oblivious to reality. When I was just an orphan, Grandma Laura showed me such kindness. Yet, she never quite warmed up to you. It wasn't about your status; there's

on Luna. "Rest assured, your time in prison won't be pleasant. In the years to come, you'll realize that simply being

are you planning

find out soon

Luna a cryptic smile, causing a shiver to run

police station, Mia's thoughts were consumed by concern

it was a common truth that the virtuous often

justice seem to catch up

had caused harm to many, making it

hospital, Mia noticed Sage deeply engrossed in a laptop,

as he spotted Mia, Heath hurried over to

relayed, "The software engineered by the development team has just been delivered, but Mr. Barrett is still. unconscious. Without him, there's

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