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.

heated argument inside was audible even before the

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

her stomach as she wondered why Sharon

swung the door open

Come on in.”

her unease, Mia entered and whispered, “What is she doing here?”

no idea. Anyways, things are complicated

aware of the complexity of the situation, Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she might have turned

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

the confrontation. “Mia, you’ve finally graced us with

continued, “Tell your mother–in–law you hold the reins in

decisions, but she seems

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

plans to redecorate the house

her wildest dream did she

gaze. “There’s something I haven’t

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