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.

audible even before

weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice joined the fray.

of her stomach as she

swung the door open with a smile. “Mrs.

Come on in.”

Mia entered and whispered, “What is

idea. Anyways, things are

that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she might

herself in the living room, all eyes

graced

your mother–in–law you hold the reins in this

final decisions, but she seems

with anger. “Answer me, Mia Bowen! Who’s the person

with plans to redecorate the house for Timothy’s second

did she expect

inwardly before addressing Mia with a frosty gaze. “There’s

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