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.

all, Timothy wasn’t exactly bringing in

days passed without Timothy returning to their marital home, but Mia didn’t

regular eating habits,

infant and toddler

now stable, she had been moved from the intensive care unit to a standard ward.

go to the

noticed Maya and Sharon already present, and standing alongside

than

briefly before saying,

to disturb

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

Laura. Maya, wearing a forced smile, rose from her seat, motioning toward a chair. “Ms. Bowen, please have a seat here,”

to sit. Instead, she placed the thermos on the bedside table, saying, “Grandma, this is the soup I made for you. Remember to have some later.”

in mind. How have you been lately? Has the little

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unborn child, a subtle awkwardness

a hint of unease as she responded, “The baby

when your

Sharon appeared somewhat content, adding. “Absolutely! Back

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

growing independence became apparent. He wasn’t as compliant and well–mannered as

to keep a smile 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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