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 for Connor’s lukewarm feelings

Maya questioned, “Connor, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on

why were you looking

reach you earlier with no luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to my WhatsApp messages.

Maya

that she was close to gaining his consent for

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

I get why you kept your presence in Bern City a secret.

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

puppy–dog eyes. Her

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

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

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

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okay

“I’m not.”

asserted, “Maya, I’ll say it once more: I won’t perform the surgery, nor will I support your union with Timothy. I’m doing this for your

away, leaving Maya standing by herself, her face etched

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