Chapter 102

Maxa trailed closely behind Sharon, a hint of disapproval crossing her face when she noticed Mia seated.

Although Mia perceived Maya’s scrutinizing gaze, her present circumstances left her with little capacity to reffect on it.

With a commanding tone, Sharon directed Mia, “Stand, Mia! We can’t have Ms. Lane standing. She’s an esteemed quest

As Mia began to stand, Laura held her back, but Timothy quietly murmured, “Stay seated. It’s fine.”

Sharon promptly argued, “Tim, what’s the issue? Can’t Mia stand briefly? Ms. Lane went out of her way to

come visit and we couldn’t even offer her a seat. It might become town gossip if we don’t.”

Maya tactfully added. “It’s quite alright, Mrs. Barrett. I can stand.”

Laura responded with a touch of sternness, “Mia is expecting, she ought to sit.”

The news landed like an unexpected bombshell.

at a loss for

at Mia in disbelief, exclaimed. “That can’t be right. How

are you implying? Aren’t you pleased about

realizing that Mia’s alleged

with Timothy.

a firm tone. “That’s enough. Grandma needs her rest. Let’s step

dismissed him with a cheerful demeanor. “Tim, take care of Mia and the little

don’t worry about me, just schedule the surgery. I’ll

care of my great–grandchild as they

surgery lifted a

the room, an awkward tension lingered.

headed straight for the elevator, eager to

her voice hushed as she admonished, “Tim, didn’t I warn you against getting Mia

mouth twitched

cirectly.”

Lane and her family. Marrying into these circumstances might not

envisioned a prosperous heiress as her future daughter–in–law. Just as that

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