Chapter 689

Mia had looked into the Barrett family’s background, but all she found was information about Laura’s illness. The reasons behind her vegetative state remained a mystery.

What was clear, though, was that Laura’s deterioration had started around the time Mia left the Barrett family four years ago.

The timing of these two events sparked Mia’s suspicions, suggesting a possible connection between them.

Meanwhile, Shelly, still reveling in her newfound designer bag, spoke candidly, “It’s all because of Tim’s awful ex–wife. She’s the one responsible for Grandma’s condition. Initially, Grandma was recovering well from her surgery, but then everything took a turn for the worse.”

Upon hearing the mention of the “awful ex–wife,” Mia’s expression turned cold. “Is that so? Please, enlighten me. How exactly did this ex–wife contribute to Mrs. Barrett Senior’s condition?”

Just as Shelly was about to speak, her gaze met Monalize’s, whose features bore a striking resemblance to Mia’s.

Shelly abruptly went quiet, guilt flickering in her eyes. Speaking with Monalize felt eerily similar to conversing with Mia herself.

Despite this, Shelly was determined not to abandon the limited edition bag she had just acquired. She mustered a forced smile and asked, “Monalize, what piques your interest about the past?”

Could this woman truly be Mia?

was supposed to be dead, and no one dared to utter her name in Timothy’s presence.

“Well, Mr. Barrett mentioned that his ex–wife bears a striking resemblance to me, so naturally, I’m curious about their history.”

That explained it. Surely, this gracious woman standing before her couldn’t possibly be Mia.

Luna arrived at the hospital. Rushing out of the elevator, she spotted Shelly standing with Monalize, yet

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and she immediately called out,

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too. Did you manage to find those shoes I asked for, the ones from the Black

checked, but they didn’t have the shoes you wanted, so I didn’t bring

as Luna’s words

Vior Black Pearl collection shoes? What size do you wear?”

up instantly.

36 shoes when I was on Xanier Island, so they probably wouldn’t fit you. Otherwise, I would have gladly given you the shoes.‘

that

swiftly changed her tune. “You know, Monalize, I actually wear sizes between 36 and 37, so this

of mockery. It seemed that her

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