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

are you looking at me like that? Is there

particularly. Anyway, why were you

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

City, Maya felt

she was close to gaining his consent for Laura’s

his stoic expression, Connor replied, “Work has been keeping me

in Bern City a secret.

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

eyes. Her hunched stance made her

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

mean regular interactions between the Barrett

soured slightly. “Connor, why not? The Barrett family’s prominence in Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy is incredibly capable. He’d be a suitable

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been through a marriage.”

okay with

“I’m not.”

it once more: 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

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