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.

was audible

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

heart sank to the pit of her stomach as she wondered why

escape, Holly swung the door open with a smile. “Mrs.

Come on in.”

unease, Mia entered and whispered, “What

things are complicated

that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly, she might have turned

moment Mia showed herself in the living room,

finally graced us

you hold the reins

she seems to disagree.”

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

initially arrived with plans to redecorate the

in her wildest dream did she expect Mary and

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

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