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

why are you looking at

Anyway, why were you looking

You didn’t answer calls or respond to my WhatsApp messages. Seeing you

Maya felt

was close

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

you kept your presence in Bern

help with his grandmother’s surgery, he’ll agree to marry me. You know I’ve

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

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

that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and Lane families? Furthermore,

not? The Barrett family’s prominence in Bern City is undeniable, and Timothy

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been through a marriage.”

I’m okay

“I’m not.”

it once more: I won’t perform the

another word, he turned and walked away, leaving Maya standing by

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