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.

argument inside was audible even before

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

stomach as she

door open with a smile. “Mrs. Barrett, you’re

Come on in.”

entered and whispered, “What is she doing

things are complicated now,” Holly replied.

complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t

herself in the living room, all eyes

you’ve finally graced us with your presence,” she

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

decisions, but she seems to

the person with the

initially arrived with plans to redecorate the house

dream did she expect Mary

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

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