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.

was at a

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

implying? Aren’t you

enveloped Sharon, realizing that Mia’s

with Timothy.

a firm tone. “That’s enough. Grandma needs

cheerful demeanor. “Tim, take care of Mia

about me, just schedule the surgery. I’ll make

great–grandchild as

Laura’s agreement to the surgery lifted a weight off Mia’s

the group left the room, an awkward tension

straight for the elevator, eager to

you against getting Mia pregnant?

his mother’s straightforward remarks, Timothy’s mouth twitched subtly.

cirectly.”

Lane and her family.

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

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