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

seemed like her adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice joined the fray.

of her stomach as she wondered

swung the door open with a smile. “Mrs. Barrett,

Come on in.”

her unease, Mia entered and whispered,

Anyways, things

situation, Mia acknowledged that if

moment Mia showed herself in the living room, all eyes fixated on

initiated the confrontation. “Mia, you’ve finally graced us with your presence,” she

hold the reins in this household! Your husband claims you

she seems

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

to redecorate the

her wildest dream did she expect Mary and Bob’s

addressing Mia with a frosty gaze. “There’s something I haven’t

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