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.

lingering dynamic was also a reason

you looking at me like that?

were

luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to my WhatsApp messages. Seeing you here in Bern City,

in Bern City, Maya felt a surge

presence there mean that she was close to gaining his consent for Laura’s

Connor replied, “Work has

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

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

Her hunched

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

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

Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy is incredibly capable. He’d be a suitable match.”

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through a marriage.”

okay with that.”

“I’m not.”

a stern tone, Connor asserted, “Maya, I’ll say it once more: I won’t perform the surgery, nor will I support your union with Timothy. I’m

turned and walked away, leaving Maya standing by herself,

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