Chapter 759

Timothy glanced at the villa outside; it was their former marital home.

Mia held her head, taking a moment to recover from the sudden, piercing headache.

Eventually, she lowered her hand and looked at the villa outside, sensing a strange familiarity.

She spoke meaningfully, “Mr. Barrett, if I’m not mistaken, this is the marital home you shared with your ex–wife, isn’t it?”

Timothy’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Yes.”

“Do you reckon anyone would be pleased to see a house where their partner’s ex once resided? Feeling uncomfortable is quite normal, wouldn’t you agree?”

Timothy fell silent, picking up on the sarcasm in her tone. He couldn’t believe how composed she was. How had he not noticed her acting skills before?

He continued, “Since we’re already here, would you care to join me inside?”

Upon hearing Timothy’s invitation, Mia abruptly turned her head to face him. Mr. Barrett, are you asking me out?”

A subtle smile graced her lips, while her eyes emitted a charm that was both mature and captivating.

Timothy met Mia’s gaze, his throat tightening slightly. “You could say that.”

closer, their noses nearly touching, their breaths mingling.

breath caught as he looked into her deep,

dispelling the tension. “Mr. Barrett, we’ve only just established our relationship. Isn’t it a bit hasty to be moving things along

“Besides, Mr. Barrett, you’ve had a bit too much to drink today. You should go back

headache tomorrow morning.”

leave, Timothy suddenly grasped her

What was Timothy up

a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something else you’d like

that Timothy was acting strangely today, but she

Mia before him, he couldn’t resist reaching out to touch her

your ex–wife looks a lot like me, but I am not her, nor am

a substitute for your ex–wife, you’ll be disappointed sooner or later. I’m not a woman who will simply follow your

well aware of

to comply easily. After their

couldn’t forget about Mia over

had faked her death and deceived him for

Barrett, since you’re aware, could you please let me go? I need to hurry back to the hospital and accompany Ginger. She must

all alone.”

shake the feeling that Timothy was like

was drunk.

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