Chapter 18

Soon, Ivan Levin, the Barretts’ family doctor, rushed over.

Timothy looked at the blisters on the back of Mia’s hand. His gaze darkened as he barked at Mia, “Why are you just standing there? Sit down!”

Mia moved toward the couch, but Sharon shoved her aside. “Stop getting in the way. Quick, Dr. Levin. Take a look at Maya’s hand. We wouldn’t want her wound to leave a scar.”

Sitting on the couch, Maya glanced smugly at Mia.

Mia stood rooted in her spot. It was as if she didn’t care at all. Timothy took a quick look at her but didn’t say anything.

Ivan set down his medical bag and started to inspect Maya’s wrist. All he found was a bit of redness. There wasn’t even a cut on her skin.

With a complicated look on his face, Ivan said, “I don’t think I need to check on her.”

“How can you say that? What if her injury worsens because it didn’t get treated on time? Are you sure you can take responsibility for that kind of mistake?” Sharon reprimanded.

Ivan adjusted his glasses before replying, “Her skin would heal in just half an hour. Ms. Mia is the one who needs immediate medical attention. If her injury is left unchecked, it’ll leave a scar.”

the living

reluctantly, “Let the doctor check on her first,

in a hurry?” Sharon exclaimed.

like she’s dying. It’s different for you. If you get

smiled and assured Sharon, “I won’t tell

immediately exhaled in relief. Then, she glared at Mia. “You heard that? Ms. Lane is kind enough not to hold this against you. Hurry up and thank

coolly retorted, “I didn’t push her. On the contrary, she’s the one who injured me on purpose! She’s the one who should

around, Mia? Who else

Lane because she comes from a wealthy family. It makes perfect sense for you to try and hurt

before. I demand that you apologize to Ms. Lane

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you the pot must’ve fallen by accident. We haven’t even seen

never realized just how badly his mother treated

divorce, so why are you helping this woman? Plus, we’re having a family dinner today. Why did you let her come over? She’s just going to

getting a divorce?” Laura’s voice rang

room in a wheelchair. She

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