Upon hearing Eva's words, Timothy froze in place, his eyes momentarily betraying his bewilderment.

Love?

The notion had never crossed his mind before.

“Timothy, your silence speaks volumes. It's clear that Mia doesn't hold a special place in your heart. So why do you keep entangling yourself with her?"

Eva's calm voice effortlessly cornered Timothy, leaving him with no escape.

Timothy remained rooted on his spot, realizing he was trapped with no way out.

In that instant, he felt even more vulnerable than when he was surrounded and attacked by those bodyguards earlier.

Though his throat moved, Timothy couldn't manage to utter a single word in response.

With a faint smile playing on her lips, Eva observed, "Since you don't love Mia, there's no need to keep up this facade. Gaining custody of Ginger is an unattainable goal for you, and if your heart isn't in it, why bother? After all, wasn't it you who filed for divorce?"

Tiny droplets of sweat began to form on Timothy's forehead as he faced Eva's probing questions, unsure of how to respond.

to defend himself now would

you to leave. There's no place for you here," Eva

away, Timothy's voice broke the silence. "She's always been in

Barrett, merely having her in your heart isn't enough. Do you truly love her, or is it just your guilt

nowhere to turn

truly means. Mia, she's... she's different to me. If this is what love

Eva interjected firmly, her gaze unwavering. "If you don't truly love Mia, then you have no right to involve

felt like a defeated soldier, standing forlornly in

struck a

push it open and step inside. Meanwhile, Eva entered the hospital room and immediately sensed the heavy burden of guilt written across

overhear our conversation just now?" Eva spoke

responded awkwardly, "What conversation? I couldn't hear anything

off by the door!" Eva

upon the discarded shoe, she knew she had been

on the hospital bed, Mia inquired, "Eva, why did you ask him

"What question?"

"You know, the one about whether he

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