Chapter 189

Mia double–checked the caller’s name on her phone–it was indeed Timothy.

Perplexed, she mused, “Why on earth is he calling me? Could he have dialed the wrong number?”

The persistent ringing prompted her to answer reluctantly, “What do you want, Mr. Barrett?”

“Your adoptive parents tracked down the villa and demanded money from me.”

Mia was mortified, and a wave of embarrassment surged through her. “Drive them out. Don’t give them a single penny.”

“Deal with it yourself. I’m busy,” he curtly replied before ending the call.

After tidying up her belongings, Mia hailed a cab to the villa.

Standing before the house, memories flooded her mind. After all, she hadn’t visited the place since moving out.

A brief hesitation hung in the air before she pressed the doorbell.

argument inside was audible even before the door

parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice

sank to the pit of her stomach

door open

Come on in.”

whispered, “What is she doing

idea. Anyways, things

aware of the complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly

herself in the living room, all eyes fixated

“Mia, you’ve finally graced us with your presence,” she said

reins in this

final decisions, but she

hands shaking uncontrollably with anger. “Answer me, Mia Bowen! Who’s the person with the final say here? Who are you to handle

arrived with plans to redecorate the house for Timothy’s

in her wildest dream did she expect Mary and Bob’s unexpected visit.

“There’s something I haven’t disclosed. Timothy and I are divorced.”

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