Chapter 280

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Connor and Mia exchanged uneasy glances, their eyes flickering with a hint of discomfort.

Breaking the silence. Laura waved at Mia and exclaimed, “Mia, you’re here! Don’t just stand at the

door, come over.”

Forcing a smile, Mia reluctantly walked over to Laura. She placed the flowers in the nearby vase and turned to Laura, “How have you been feeling lately?”

“I’ve been doing well. But, Mia, you seem a bit more tired than last time,” Laura remarked, holding Mia’s hand and scrutinizing her. “Is it due to the demands of your studies and work?”

Mia cleared her throat before answering. “Not exactly. I’ve actually put on some weight recently.”

She had carefully controlled her diet, fearing that overeating might expose her growing belly and make it difficult to conceal her pregnancy.

“Mia, what do you mean you’ve gained weight? Honestly, you look thinner to me.

“Now, remember, you’re not alone. You have a baby growing inside you. Please be mindful not to

overwork yourself, Laura advised.

raced, silently pleading, “Grandma Laura, please don’t

more!”

that running into Connor today was a disaster waiting

pregnancy, putting her in a challenging position. How could

keeping it a secret

saying,

issue with you working, but given your pregnancy, the circumstances have changed. Please take good care of yourself. After giving birth, there’ll be

work.

his company. As the young lady of the Barrett family, no one would

words, Mia abandoned any

salvage the situation, it seemed futile. Laura had completely unveiled the facade Mia had carefully maintained in front of Connor.

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looking in Connor’s direction, a sense of

on Laura. “Grandma, I understand the

worry.”

I’ll have a conversation with Tim, and if you choose to work at the

saying, “Let’s discuss

Laura, Mia would no longer be residing in Bern City at that point.

couldn’t reveal the truth

her pregnancy, Mia wouldn’t be able

become even more

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