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

adoptive parents weren’t

the pit of her stomach as she wondered why Sharon would

the door open with a smile.

Come on in.”

whispered, “What is

no idea. Anyways, things are complicated

Mia acknowledged that if Holly hadn’t opened the door promptly,

Mia showed herself in the living room, all eyes

finally graced

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

but she seems

me, Mia Bowen! Who’s the person with the final say here? Who are you to handle my son’s

to redecorate the house for Timothy’s

in her wildest dream did she expect

“There’s

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