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.

inside was audible

parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice

sank to the pit of her stomach as she

quick escape, Holly swung the door open with a

Come on in.”

Mia entered and whispered, “What is

things

the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door

Mia showed herself in the living room,

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

the reins in this household! Your husband claims

final decisions, but she seems to disagree.”

the person

with plans to redecorate the house

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

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

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