Connor's surgical knife was exceptionally sharp, its edge gleaming ominously.

Nevertheless, Timothy remained motionless, almost as if he had resigned himself to whatever fate awaited him.

In that tense moment, even Jason found himself holding his breath. With a swift motion, the knife sliced through Timothy's sleeve, drawing blood as it left a jagged tear in its wake.

Observing Timothy's lack of reaction, Connor gritted his teeth and remarked, "You're truly tempting fate, aren't you?"

What a madman!

Unfazed, Timothy glanced at the blood-stained knife, his expression devoid of emotion as he replied, "Even if you were to kill me now, my answer would remain unchanged. I won't leave."

Enraged, Connor prepared to strike again, but Jason intervened. "Connor, why don't you go check on Mia's condition? I'll handle this." Even if they wanted to destroy Timothy, now wasn't the right moment to do so.

Upon hearing Mia's name, Connor reluctantly put away the surgical knife. With one final glare at Timothy, he warned, "Consider yourself lucky today. But don't think you'll escape next time."

a cold stare on the disheveled Timothy standing before

“I've already told you."

sensible people here, so I trust you'll be equally astute in this matter. Mia is now the heiress of the Lane family, and Ginger is invaluable to us. You should understand that Mia is no longer the vulnerable orphan who could be intimidated by

dripped with mockery as he reminded Timothy of his family's mistreatment of

eyes, Timothy admitted, "I understand. I just want to

Barrett," Jason retorted sarcastically. "But what can you possibly offer to make amends? Mia has everything

or when she almost died giving birth? Could you endure the suffering she went through?

was clear that Timothy couldn't possibly

If you hadn't staged her death and taken her away, I wouldn't have been absent

action sooner? Weren't you the one who suggested divorce back then? Your interest only sparked when we finally located

Timothy spoke up, “I understand if you don't believe me now. But all I want is for Mia and Ginger to be safe.” "You've certainly got some nerve," Jason remarked sarcastically. Turning to Peyton, Jason ordered, "Get him out

and made his way to

quickly surrounded Timothy, ready to

said, "Mr. Barrett, please don't

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