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 words.

can’t be right. How did this

“What are you implying? Aren’t you

that Mia’s alleged

with Timothy.

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

take care of Mia and the little

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

my great–grandchild as they grow

to the surgery lifted a weight off Mia’s shoulders.

group left the room, an

headed straight for the elevator, eager to

pulled Timothy aside, her voice hushed as she admonished, “Tim, didn’t I warn you against getting Mia pregnant? Couldn’t you have been

remarks, Timothy’s mouth twitched subtly.

cirectly.”

not just your life on the line anymore. With Mia expecting, we need to consider Ms. Lane and her family. Marrying into these circumstances might not be readily accepted by them.” Sharon

a prosperous heiress as her future

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