Chapter 565

Mia stood on the bustling street, watching him intently.

Passersby couldn’t help but notice Timothy’s striking appearance, causing them to turn their heads.

Under the dim streetlight, Timothy’s gaze appeared somewhat uneasy as he responded, “Mia, are you truly that self-absorbed?” m

As soon as the words left his mouth, Timothy immediately regretted them, pursing his lips.

Mia nodded. “Well, Mr. Barrett, if you’re not interested in me, please stop being around me or making these kind gestures. It might give me the wrong idea that you’re developing feelings for me.”

Timothy’s throat tightened. “I do these things because… because I want to compensate for neglecting you over the past three years.”

It seemed that Mia wasn’t the stereotypical gold–digger he had once imagined.

Mia’s eyes showed a subtle fatigue, her mouth carrying a hint of bitterness. She replied with a feigned. nonchalance, “Compensate? So, what do you think I’m lacking right now?”

Considering Mia’s position as the heiress of the Lane family, Timothy believed she lacked nothing and

was well–provided for.

He pursed his lips, responding, “This is different.”

But Mia pushed back, saying. “There’s nothing different. When the Barrett family turned me away. Mr. Barrett, there was no trace of guilt from you. It was just your family’s condescension and oppression.

“Now, as the heiress of the Lane family, I have everything I could want. So, when you suddenly claim it’s out of guilt that you want to compensate me, who would believe such a story?”

this way because

of me?”

If you genuinely regret your actions, then act like a

grim. Mia had previously compared a responsible ex–husband to being essentially nonexistent.

Mia spoke, she turned and

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her. “Ms. Mia, are you ready to leave?”

a word, Mia bent down

her seat, mulling over Timothy’s words. They struck her as

compensating her felt unnecessary. She didn’t need it

on the roadside for a while before eventually entering his car.

his phone and dialed a number. “Grandma, I need your help with something…”

back to campus in

her afternoon study session, she found it difficult to

on her

prepared to pack up and head home for dinner, she received

alright?” she answered.

Mia, are you at

I’m in the

is heading to the university to look for you. I made a

the group chat.

didn’t give her your

up

might still turn on campus.”

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