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.

reason for Connor’s lukewarm feelings toward

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

were you looking

to my WhatsApp messages. Seeing you here in Bern City,

City, Maya felt a surge of optimism.

mean that she was close to gaining his consent for

Connor replied, “Work has

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

to marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for anything.

eyes. Her hunched stance made her look pitiful.

name, Connor’s expression hardened.

Barrett and Lane families? Furthermore, what exactly was so

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

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through a

I’m okay with that.”

“I’m not.”

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 doing this for your well–being.”

walked away, leaving Maya standing

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