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

adoptive parents weren’t alone–Sharon’s

pit of her stomach as she wondered why Sharon would

quick escape, Holly swung the door open with

Come on in.”

whispered, “What

things are complicated

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

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

you’ve finally graced us

you hold the reins

decisions, but she seems to disagree.”

Who’s the person with the final say here?

had initially arrived with plans to redecorate the house for Timothy’s second

in her wildest dream did she expect Mary and

a frosty gaze. “There’s something I haven’t disclosed. Timothy and

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