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 room fell

reluctantly, “Let the doctor check on her first, Mrs.

you mean you’re not in a hurry?” Sharon exclaimed. “She’s just a poor

different for you. If you get

assured Sharon, “I won’t tell my brothers, Mrs.

heard that? Ms. Lane is kind enough not to hold this

her. On the contrary, she’s the one who injured

try to twist things around, Mia? Who

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

before. I demand

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Timothy frowned. “Mom, I told you the pot must’ve fallen by accident. We haven’t even

he never realized just

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

getting a divorce?”

into the living room in a wheelchair. She looked around the room before continuing. “Speak.

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