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 even before the door opened.

like her adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s voice

pit of her stomach as she wondered why Sharon would be there.

a quick escape, Holly swung the door open with

Come on in.”

her unease, Mia entered and whispered, “What is

no idea. Anyways, things are

acknowledged that if

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

finally graced us with your

continued, “Tell your mother–in–law you hold the reins in this household! Your husband claims you

she seems to disagree.”

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

plans to redecorate the

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

a frosty gaze. “There’s

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