Chapter 785

Mia couldn’t deny Timothy’s astuteness. She countered, “Do you really think I’d allow Ginger to accompany me?”

“Mia, do you seriously not trust me? Despite knowing your true identity for a while now, I’ve still kept my promise about donating my bone marrow to Ginger.

“But what about you? Are you planning to take Ginger and run as soon as you get what you

need from me?**

Timothy had never been manipulated by a woman before, but it appeared that Mia was testing his boundaries.

Mia’s lips curved into a smirk. “Mr. Barrett, since you’re already aware, could you please step aside,” she demanded.

With a swift motion, Timothy reached out and firmly grabbed her wrist. “Do you think you can simply walk away now?”

“Timothy, why aren’t you letting me go? Could it be that you’ve actually developed feelings for me?” Mia retorted, her demeanor composed as she regarded him as though he were a

stranger.

An eerie silence filled the air.

Timothy maintained his firm grip on her hand, a subtle warmth radiating from his palm. He appeared slightly awkward as he spoke, “Mia, don’t overthink it.”

“Okay, that’s a relief. I’m glad to know it’s not because you’ve fallen in love with me.”

reclaimed her hand, shooting a cold glance in Timothy’s direction. Dominic is expecting me for dinner. Farewell, Mr. Barrett. Until our paths cross again!”

she turned on her heel and strode briskly toward

aircraft, Mia discovered that

detained.

Timothy’s footsteps drew near from behind. “I’ve warned you. This time, you can’t

Mia didn’t flinch. Turning to meet his

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still think of me as that same vulnerable woman you could just

remind you that I am now the heiress of the esteemed Lane family in Nord City. If you dare to detain me here, rest assured, my brothers will not hesitate

course, I believe you. Your brothers have done an impressive job of keeping you hidden over the years. They even managed to deceive me,” Timothy said.

remember? So, why are

I can’t be

apart because you love me, just say so. It might earn you

his blood pressure spiking noticeably. Even after many years apart, it appeared that Mia’s talent for provoking him remained

Ginger?” Timothy demanded.

is between us. Why drag

daughter too. Don’t

slowly. “When did I ever

resolved easily. We just need to do a DNA test using both Ginger’s blood and mine to see if she’s my biological

“Timothy, Ginger belongs to me. She has no

do you think you could have brought such a lovely daughter into this world

seemed to have

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