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?”

treating you this way because of your status?

of

then act like a decent ex–husband! Stop

had previously compared a responsible ex–husband to

spoke, she turned and

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car pulled up beside her. “Ms. Mia, are you

a word, Mia bent down and entered the

back in her seat, mulling over Timothy’s words.

notion of him compensating her felt unnecessary. She didn’t

roadside for a while before eventually entering his

number. “Grandma, I need your help

back to campus in

found it difficult to focus, with

on her

home for dinner, she received a call

she

Mia, are you at the

the study

is heading to the university to look

in the

but I didn’t give her your phone number. Despite that, I have a

up

might still turn on campus.”

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