Chapter 159

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Mia’s composed demeanor stirred a in Keegan.

Without delay, Roberto took Mia’s phone and commanded, “Unlock it.”

Mia readily complied, unlocking her phone.

Following this, Keegan provided Timothy’s phone number, which Roberto dialed directly from Mia’s phone. In no time, her phone screen lit up with a contact name: “Scumbag.”

Observing the display, Mia cleared her throat lightly. “It’s an inside joke between us,” she remarked.

Roberto immediately hung up the phone, and Keegan’s demeanor grew serious. “Pass her the phone,” he

Instructed.

After retrieving her phone, Mia felt a sense of relief as the lingering anxiety lifted. Had she successfully passed

the test?

The recent ordeal had genuinely terrified her.

Nonetheless, could she confidently assume she was now in the clear?

Confronted with a moment of urgency. Mia found herself compelled to resort to bluffing.

Mia’s phone buzzed, and Timothy’s name lit up

in annoyance. Why was Timothy calling again? Didn’t he have work to

calmly remarked, “Aren’t you going to pick up?”

throat before saying. “Hello, dear. I apologize

brows furrowed on the other end. “Mia, can’t you communicate like a

asking where I am? I’m at work. A client needed me to come over and present some

eyes narrowed as he sensed a shift in the conversation. “Mia, what’s going

I have to go for now. Sending you kisses.”

she abruptly hung up the phone and calmly faced

“Wait.” Keegan interjected.

attention to Keegan. “Is there anything else?” she

his tone adopting a more conciliatory note.

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a misunderstanding. Considering Mr. Barrett’s demanding schedule, any additional

incident as if it never

after all the fewer complications, the better,”

design plans, Mia swiftly left

stepped out into the open air, Mia was enveloped by

sweat from her forehead, Mia couldn’t help but

potentially dangerous situation.

with Keegan had

a lingering unease. Promptly, she

seeking a moment of

her hand gently rested on her belly. Mia contemplated whether the baby

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