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.

dynamic was also a reason for Connor’s lukewarm feelings toward

why are you looking

why were you looking for

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?”

Maya

close to gaining his consent

“Work has been keeping me

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

to marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for

Her hunched stance

mere mention of Timothy’s name, Connor’s expression

to marry Timothy, wouldn’t that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and Lane families? Furthermore, what exactly was so

expression soured slightly. “Connor, why not? The Barrett family’s prominence in Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy is incredibly

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through a marriage.”

I’m okay

“I’m not.”

the surgery, nor will I support your union with Timothy. I’m doing this for

walked away, leaving Maya standing by

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