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

his voice tinged

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

me?”

turned to confront her, his tone laced with condescension. “Mia,

possibility?”

reality, Mia’s words seemed more like a thoughtless jab,

the divorce.

said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is solely

be coerced into

catching Timothy’s subtle reference to their previous marriage.

detected a mix of indifference and disdain, revealing the extent of

of unease swept over

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Grandma about the divorce, and I won’t

intention of further complicating things

sudden wave of irritation washed over Timothy, causing him to

isn’t yours to dictate! Abandon those scheming thoughts of yours,” he retorted before exiting the

drifting to

her utensils and began to eat, though the flavors seemed muted, robbed

appeal.

Mia found herself alone in the master bedroom, her sleep plagued by restlessness and

Timothy remained absent, his absence stretching throughout the

day, Mia received a call from Patricia, inviting her over

afternoon, Mia decided

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