Chapter 129

Upon spotting Connor, Maya dashed toward him, her face lit up with surprise and joy. “Connor, is that really you? I almost thought I was imagining things.”

Connor furrowed his brow subtly and instinctively moved away from the infusion room, aiming to avoid being

seen by Mia.

Honestly, he now felt a twinge of regret. Why did he ever agree with Dominic to bring Maya home as a

replacement sister?

Now, each time he encountered his biological sister, Mia, a pang of guilt washed over him.

Taking another look at Maya, Connor recognized the absence of a profound emotional bond between them.

Given that Maya typically resided with Laura and seldom interacted with him and his brothers, their sibling

connection lacked depth.

Yet, from a young age, Maya consistently gravitated toward them, often displaying overt efforts to gain their

approval.

was also a reason for Connor’s

questioned, “Connor, why are you looking

Anyway, why were you looking

you earlier with no luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to my WhatsApp messages. Seeing you here in Bern City, do you know how thrilled I am?”

Connor in Bern City, Maya felt a surge

his presence there mean that she was close to gaining his consent

stoic expression, Connor replied, “Work has been keeping me occupied.”

you kept your presence in Bern City a secret. But I genuinely care for Timothy.

surgery, he’ll agree to marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for anything. Can’t you help me just

pleaded with a puppy–dog eyes. Her hunched stance made

name, Connor’s expression hardened. “No way!”

Timothy, wouldn’t that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and

prominence in Bern City

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through a

I’m okay

“I’m not.”

I won’t perform the surgery, nor will I support your union with Timothy. I’m doing this for

turned and walked away, leaving Maya standing by herself, her face etched with discontent.

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