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 Sharon’s words.

brother set a condition. He would only proceed with Laura’s surgery if Tim agreed to marry Ms. Lane. However, Tim

Sharon

of emotions swept over Mia

a momentary silence, she finally said,

brother would be the one conducting Laura’s

snort, Sharon added, “However, the doctor Timothy enlisted ended up

he’s unable to perform Grandma’s

of this, the surgery is now delayed. Mia, given Grandma’s kindness toward you, would you honestly consider using her health as leverage against Tim?” Sharon

used Grandma as

the right thing. Divorce Timothy immediately so he can get engaged to Maya. That way, Maya’s brother

heart churned with turmoil. “I know what I have to do.”

retorted before walking away.

Sharon’s

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

and Maya seemed perfectly matched in terms of background

herself, Mia stepped into the hospital room.

shook their head, signaling that

quietly by Laura’s bedside, tenderly holding her cold

weight loss and deteriorating

couldn’t afford any more delays.

Laura’s surgery had been

attributed to the lead surgeon’s recent accident, and

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