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.”

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

discovered that the

detained.

“I’ve warned you. This time, you can’t just

to meet his gaze squarely, she

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me as that same vulnerable woman you could

continued, “Let me 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 to come tomorrow and turn the Barrett family upside down!”

impressive job of keeping you hidden over the years. They even managed to deceive me,”

divorce, remember? So, why are you now insisting

I can’t be

being apart because you love me, just say so. It might earn you more respect from me!”

anger surge, his blood pressure spiking noticeably. Even after many years apart, it appeared that Mia’s talent

about Ginger?” Timothy demanded.

us. Why drag Ginger

is my daughter too. Don’t I deserve to

slowly. “When did I ever claim that Ginger

DNA test using both Ginger’s blood and

retorted, “Timothy, Ginger belongs to me. She has no

have brought such a lovely daughter

to have no

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