Chapter 229

Mia felt the firm grip of Timothy’s hand, causing her expression to turn somewhat awkward.

She contemplated pulling her hand back, but Laura steadfastly held their hands together.

“If anything were to happen to me during this surgery, both of you must take care of each other.

“With a child on the way, life can’t go back to how it was before.” Laura uttered, as though entrusting them with her last wishes.

Upon hearing Laura’s words, Mia found herself overwhelmed with emotion. “Grandma, you’ll be okay. After all, you still need to witness the birth of our child.”

Laura smiled contentedly. “Yes, I will witness the birth of this child with my own eyes.”

Mia’s throat tightened slightly. Though everyone assumed she faked her pregnancy to convince Laura to undergo surgery, only she knew the truth–the pregnancy was real.

Beside her, Timothy spoke softly, “Grandma, I will take care of Mia and our child. You don’t have to worry so much.”

Upon hearing this, a flicker of mockery appeared in Mia’s eyes.

Wasn’t Timothy supposed to get engaged to Maya tomorrow?

Certainly, his words were misleading.

Laura observed. “It’s getting late. How about you two head out for

lacks the nourishment you need. I won’t insist on keeping you

had insisted on her staying for dinner,

were waiting at home for her

to pull away, but Timothy held onto it firmly.

together, displaying no visible reaction.

exiting the hospital room, Mia once again tried to free her hand, but Timothy remained

Mia asserted, “Mr. Barrett, Grandma can’t see us now. There’s no need to keep up

remarked, “I heard they’re signing off on the demolition for your old

eyes carried a hint of mockery as she replu,

+15 BONOS

Optima Construction eventually went bankrupt, though it didn’t impede

together, remarking, “Your connections seem surprisingly vast, with quite a few ment

to assist you.”

embracing

distinctly heard Connors’s voice, adding

to

was now entangled with another

sneered, casting a glance at his tightly held hand. “So, Mr. Barrett,

expression turned somewhat

“Don’t read too much into it. I’m simply cautioning you about the risks of

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