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.

a loss for

can’t be right. How

are you implying?

sinking feeling enveloped Sharon, realizing that Mia’s alleged

with Timothy.

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

demeanor. “Tim, take care of Mia

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

great–grandchild as

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

room, an awkward tension lingered.

straight for the elevator,

“Tim, didn’t I warn you against getting Mia pregnant? Couldn’t you have been more cautious and taken preventive steps?”

mouth twitched subtly. “Mom, this concerns me

cirectly.”

Mia expecting, we need to consider Ms. Lane and her family. Marrying into these circumstances might not be readily

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

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