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?”

“Do you think I’m treating you this way because of your status? Is that the impression

of

then act like a decent ex–husband! Stop

previously compared a responsible

spoke, she turned and walked away.

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her. “Ms. Mia, are you

Mia bent down

her seat, mulling over Timothy’s words.

felt unnecessary. She didn’t need it at

a while

pulled out his phone and dialed a number. “Grandma, I need your help

back to campus in Antonio’s

she found it difficult to focus, with Timothy’s actions weighing

on her mind.

for dinner, she

she answered.

are you at

the

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

in the

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

up

she might still turn on campus.”

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