Chapter 116

Mia held no sympathy for Taylor. In her view, those scheming against others should be ready to face the

consequences.

Having settled the controversy, Mia headed to the hospital right after her class.

It was crucial for her to visit Laura, especially with Laura’s surgery scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

As the elevator doors opened at the hospital, Mia unexpectedly bumped into Sharon.

With a hint of arrogance, Sharon quipped, “Mia, you seem rather pleased with yourself. Do you really believe

you could’ve navigated that college debacle alone? It’s obvious the Barrett name played a role.”

Mia’s expression darkened as she digested Sharon’s words. “I could have handled it myself,” she retorted.

Sharon scoffed, “Enough of this charade. What have you done to manipulate my son? I don’t understand why

he’s taken it upon himself to handle that college situation of yours.”

“He’s even hesitating to commit to Ms. Lane because of you. He also postponed his grandmother’s surgery,

searching for another doctor and disrupting the planned schedule,” she accused.

Mia’s expression changed. “What are you talking about?”

clear that she struggled to grasp

would only proceed with Laura’s surgery if Tim agreed to

Sharon admonished.

over Mia as

said, “I was unaware of all

Maya’s brother would be the one

added, “However, the doctor Timothy

he’s unable to perform Grandma’s

Mia, given Grandma’s kindness toward you, would you honestly consider using her health as leverage against Tim?”

used Grandma as a bargaining chip with

he can get engaged to Maya. That way, Maya’s brother can proceed with Grandma’s

turmoil. “I know what I

Sharon retorted before walking

stood still for a long time. Sharon’s words echoed hauntingly in her

+15 BONOS

of Maya’s proposal. This is a decision that, on the surface, should have been straightforward

perfectly matched in terms of background

Mia stepped into

caregiver subtly shook their head, signaling

stood quietly by Laura’s bedside, tenderly holding

weight loss and deteriorating condition deepened Mia’s

surgery couldn’t afford

staff, Mia confirmed that Laura’s

recent accident, and

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