Chapter 117

Timothy set down his utensils, fixing Mia with a steady, intense gaze,

Taking a deep breath, Mia inquired, “Why did you replace the doctor for Grandma’s surgery? Maya’s brother is arguably the best in his field. Having him operate on Grandma seems like the safest choice.”

A shadow crossed Timothy’s face, his throat tightening. “Who told you that?”

“I met your mother today during my visit to the hospital,” Mia replied.

Timothy leaned back and asked coldly, “Is that all you wanted to discuss?”

“Timothy, perhaps you should consider agreeing to Maya’s brother’s terms. It doesn’t seem like a loss on your end,” Mia suggested.

A palpable tension enveloped the dining room following her words.

Gazing at Timothy, Mia suddenly felt a disconnect, as if she couldn’t grasp his intentions.

With a smirk, Timothy quipped, “No losses, you say? Is your rush to find solace in another man’s arms fueling this misguided justification?”

“It’s the best decision, for both of us and especially for Grandma,” Mia asserted.

“That’s merely your viewpoint,” Timothy countered.

With a creak of his chair, he stood up, drawing Mia’s attention. “And what about your perspective?” she

pressed.

voice echoed behind him.

tinged with uncertainty.

“You’ve been dragging out the divorce. Is it possible you’ve developed

me?”

to confront her, his tone laced with condescension. “Mia, what gives you the

it a possibility?” she

Mia’s words seemed more like a thoughtless jab, aiming to provoke Timothy into proceeding

the divorce.

firmly together. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again.

I won’t be coerced into marriage a

reference

detected a mix of indifference and disdain, revealing the extent

unease swept over

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suggested. “There’s no need to tell Grandma about the divorce, and

clarity, Mia had no intention

Timothy, causing him to furrow

fate of our marriage isn’t yours to dictate! Abandon those scheming thoughts of yours,”

her gaze drifting to the barely touched

she picked up her utensils and began to eat, though the flavors seemed

appeal.

alone in the master bedroom,

remained absent, his absence stretching throughout the night.

call from Patricia,

no classes scheduled for the afternoon, Mia decided to head

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