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.

hearing this, Mia’s heart raced, silently pleading,

more!”

that running into Connor today was

pregnancy, putting her in a challenging position. How could

continue keeping it a

offered a wry smile, saying, “Laura, my workload isn’t

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

work.

could even talk to Tim about securing a designer position for you in his company. As the young lady of the Barrett family, no

these words, Mia

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

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from looking in Connor’s direction, a sense

on Laura. “Grandma, I understand the situation well.

worry.”

choose to work at the Barrett Group

of helplessness, saying, “Let’s discuss

no longer be residing in Bern City at

course, Mia couldn’t reveal the truth to Laura at

her pregnancy, Mia wouldn’t be

her would become

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