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.

silently pleading, “Grandma Laura, please don’t

more!”

running into Connor today was

Laura brought up Mia’s pregnancy, putting her in a challenging

continue keeping it a secret from

wry smile, saying, “Laura, my workload isn’t too taxing.”

have an issue with you working, but given your pregnancy, the circumstances have changed. Please take good

work.

to Tim about securing a designer position for you in his company. As the young lady of the Barrett family,

words, Mia abandoned

if she wished to salvage the situation, it seemed futile. Laura had completely unveiled the

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from looking in Connor’s direction, a sense of unease settling

remained fixed on Laura. “Grandma, I understand the situation

worry.”

Tim, and if you choose to work

hint of helplessness, saying, “Let’s discuss it when the

be residing in Bern City at that

couldn’t reveal the truth to

the Barrett family discovered her pregnancy, Mia wouldn’t be able to leave, and protecting

become

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