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.”

in closer, their noses nearly touching,

as he looked into her deep, enigmatic eyes.

Mia chuckled, dispelling the tension. “Mr. Barrett, we’ve only just established our relationship. Isn’t it a bit hasty to be moving things along so quickly? I prefer taking things slow.”

you’ve had a bit too much to drink today. You should go back and rest early to avoid a

headache tomorrow morning.”

leave, Timothy suddenly grasped

What was Timothy up to now?

into his deep eyes, forcing a sinile. “Mr. Barrett, is there something else you’d like to say to me?”

sensed that Timothy was acting

reaching out to touch her face. “You bear

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

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

aware

had never been one to comply easily. After their divorce, she had been ruthless, causing

forget about Mia over

for four years, his emotions

forced a smile. “Mr. Barrett, since you’re aware, could you please let me go? I

all alone.”

that Timothy was like a whole different

he was drunk.

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