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

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

were you looking

respond to my WhatsApp messages. Seeing you here in Bern City, do you know how thrilled

City, Maya

was close to gaining

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

why you kept your presence in Bern

marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for anything. Can’t

eyes. Her hunched stance made her

of Timothy’s name,

interactions between the Barrett and Lane families? Furthermore, what exactly was

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

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through a marriage.”

I’m okay with that.”

“I’m not.”

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

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

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