Chapter 101 Secret Admirer

"Louis Moreau needs to pay for what he did to you," Mi gri

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her teeth, her eyes fixed on a distant point. as she tried to contain her anger. Then she shifted her gaze towards Adam and said, "We need to file a complaint against Louis Moreau."

"Yes, and I will do it first thing in the morning." Adam declared with determination, his voice firm despite his weakened state. Mia nodded, understanding that Adam needed rest to recover from his injuries. "Alright, I'm staying here with you tonight," Mia offered, her tone gentle yet resolute.

"No need, Mia. Gia and Maximo will be alone and needing you," Adam said with a weak smile. He had always cared for the twins from the beginning. Even though heknew Mia wasn't going to marry him, he still couldn't force himself to let go of the love and care he had developed for them over the years.

"Emily is with them, so don't worry." Mia reassured him. "I'm staying, and that's final, she insisted, her voice leaving no room for argument.

Adam chuckled softly at her determination, feeling a warmth in his heart "Okay, ma'am," he said. touching his forehead in a playful salute.

Mia returned his smile and reached to smooth his cover. "Now sleep for a while. We'll talk later," she ordered gently, and Adam relented without arguing, his exhaustion taking over.

As Adam closed his eyes, Mia took out her phone and called Emily. In her hurry and panic, she had forgotten to inform her about Adam. Emily answered quickly, her voice filled with concern.

"Emily, it's me. I wanted to let you know that Adam has been found," Mia said in a hushed voice, not wanting to disturb Adam's sleep.

"Oh, thank God," Emily breathed, relief evident in her tone. "Is he alright?"

"He's safe now, but he's injured. He needs some rest, Mia explained, glancing at Adam who was trying to sleep.

"Oh, Mia. Thank you for letting me know. I was so worried, Emily breathed out as the tension in her voice cased.

Mia nodded, even though Emily couldn't see her.

and Maximo first thing in the morning. Are they okay?"

We're reading a bedtime story right now. Don't worry about them, Mia. Just take

Mia said, feeling a weight

Take care," Emily

through her phone to check messages and emails, and then reading some news, she

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her hands above her head, and then heard some noi Concern for Adam's health surged in her mind, and she hurried toward him, finding muses and

you feeling now?" Mia asked

better," Adam replied, offering her a

Peterson," the doctor

good morning, Doctor," Mia mumbled, embarrassed by her earlier

is doing well," the doctor said with a nod. "He can go

wave of relief wash over her. "That's great news. Thank

to stay here

and hire a nurse to look after you,"

love your attention and care, Mia," Adam smirked, his voice deep with a

at his serious face. "Let me finish my job," the doctor demanded with a

and Adam exchanged amused glances but didn't say anything and chose

Adam a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Just take it easy today, Mr. Whitmore. Rest is the best

"I

the chair beside Adam's bed, her heart feeling lighter. She watched as the

sometimes," Mia said, shaking her

"Maybe, but I meant what I said. Your presence here

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