Chapter 557 After being interrupted. Timothy glanced briefly at Claude before reluctantly shifting his gaze toward Mia.
Mia met his gaze and stated. “I'm hnow. You should go back.” Timothy furrowed his brows, insisting, “I have a few things I'd like to tell you.” Although his words were cut short by Claude’s interruption, Timothy still wanted to clarify what he meant.
Mia suggested. “We can discuss it later. There's no need to hurry at the moment.” She then addressed Dominic and Claude. “Let's head back. It’s pouring outside, and I'm already soaked.” Mia didn’t want to linger any longer, fearing another confrontation might arise.
Noticing Mia’s damp clothes from her earlier attempt to intervene, Dominic reluctantly agreed, “Alright.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlet's go. Make sure to change into dry clothes as soon as possible. We don’t want you catching a cold.” Timothy could only watch helplessly as Mia walked away, gradually fading from his view.
Alone in the pouring rain, Timothy felt the cold drops beating against his face, his usually charming appearance now disheveled in the downpour.
In the world of business, Timothy was accustomed to being in control, but with Mia, he felt a sense of powerlessness that was unfamiliar to him.
Heath retrieved the umbrella from the ground and approached Timothy, holding it over him. “Mr. Barrett.
the rain is getting heavier. We should head back,” he suggested cautiously.
Nonetheless, Timothy stood in silence, unmoving. His gal spitted upwards toward the nearby residential building, its illuminated windows emitting a gentle warmth.
In that moment. Timothy couldn't help but reflect on the emptiness of his own home. From his initial discomfort to the present moment, he slowly cto realize, albeit belatedly, the true extent of what he had lost.
As Mia stepped into the elevator with her brothers, she wiped the raindrops off her forehead.
Standing beside her, Claude asked, “Mia, why did you return with Timothy today? Weren't you planning to take a cab?” +15 BONUS Mia replied, “I didn’t mean to keep it from you guys, but with such heavy rain, taking a cab didn’t seem like a safe choice.
“So. | decided to share a ride back. But please don’t worry, this small incident won't sway me. After all, Timothy and | are already divorced.” She then turned to Dominic, calmly reassuring him, “Dominic, | understand your concern, but trust me, | won't change my mind.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“As the heiress of the Lane family, | have the freedom to make my own choices. Besides, a good horse doesn’t graze on what's behind it.” Dominic affectionately patted her hair and said, “Alright, go back and take a warm shower quickly. We don’t want you catching a cold.” Claude added, “We'll stay out here.” With a nod, Mia exited the elevator and entered her home.
Dominic and Claude watched her until she was safely inside before departing.
Dominic's previously gentle expression instantly hardened.
sure someone keeps an eye on Timothy. We can’t risk any trouble from him until Mia finishes her exams and leaves Bern City.” “Dominic, trust me, I'll take care of this.” “Hand it over to you? That's even more troubling. If it weren't for your error in the driver arrangement, how else would Timothy have had the chance to bring Mia back?” Claude immediately lowered his head, not daring to utter a word. How could he have anticipated this outcome? After all, wasn’t Timothy the CEO of the Barrett Group? How did he suddenly have so much free tto drop Mia home? It seemed rather suspicious! Meanwhile, upon returning home, Mia's first priority was to take a shower, change her clothes, and blow- dry her hair.
As a pregnant woman, she couldn't afford to catch a cold.
Upon exiting the bathroom, Mia proceeded to her bedroom and instinctively approached the window.