Chapter 120

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“Martha, I’m okay. I get that he’s swamped with work, Mia replied, attempting to maintain a facade of normalcy.

Later that evening, she spent some time with her prenatal instructor, immersing herself in the essential aspects of pregnancy–a realm that demanded her immediate attention.

Moreover, she desired to push certain thoughts to the back of her mind.

However, the following day, as Mia scrolled through the news, a headline caught her attention: “Affluent heiress Maya and her beau spotted dining and ring shopping.”

A wave of desolation washed over Mia.

Even without a clear view of their faces, Mia could discern from the silhouette that it was Timothy with Maya.

Remarkably, merely a day after Mia and Timothy filed for divorce, he was already with Maya at a jewelry store

in the evening, choosing a ring.

The speed of their actions caught Mia off guard.

Choosing to divert her thoughts, Mia turned off her phone and immersed herself in learning about pregnancy.

With no afternoon classes, she headed to her studio to work, given her current financial constraints.

exactly bringing in a significant

Timothy returning to their marital home, but

continued with her daily routine, maintaining her regular eating habits, while also

and

stable, she had been moved from the intensive care unit

to go to the hospital

she noticed Maya and Sharon already present, and standing alongside them

than Timothy.

saying, “I’ll

disturb what seemed like a family

her with a warm smile and said, “Come over here, don’t

motioning toward a chair. “Ms. Bowen, please have

sit. Instead, she placed the thermos on the bedside table, saying, “Grandma, this

keep that in mind. How have you been lately? Has

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shifted to Mia’s unborn child, a subtle awkwardness filled the air in the hospital

of unease as she responded, “The baby has been quite well–behaved. Honestly, I find

reminiscing. “It was the same when your mother–in–law

nearby, Sharon appeared somewhat content, adding. “Absolutely! Back then, I could eat anything without a

shifted to Mia’s belly, a sudden hush fell over

reality of her son’s growing independence became apparent. He wasn’t as compliant and well–mannered as he used to be, certainly

in place, Mia couldn’t help but wonder if her baby’s serene demeanor was truly a reflection of inherited traits.

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