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

adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice joined

heart sank to the pit of her stomach as she wondered why Sharon would

Holly swung the door open

Come on in.”

unease, Mia entered and whispered, “What

Anyways, things are complicated

the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t

showed herself in the living

“Mia, you’ve finally graced

mother–in–law you hold the reins in this household! Your

she seems

the person with the final

to redecorate the house for Timothy’s second marriage.

did she expect Mary and Bob’s unexpected

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

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