Chapter 104

“What if Timothy insisted on terminating the pregnancy?” Mia wondered.

Suddenly, a sleek luxury car pulled up and honked.

Mia immediately recognized it as Timothy’s vehicle.

She saw him in the passenger seat, his captivating features partly hidden within the sleek car.

His sharp, intense eyes emitted a compelling aura.

“Hop in,” he ordered.

Despite Mia’s reservations, Timothy’s commanding tone allowed little dissent.

Mindful of onlookers, she reluctantly bent down and stepped into the car.

As the car door closed, it erected a barrier, isolating them from the world outside.

Seated near the door, Mia felt unable to escape Timothy’s powerful and imposing aura in such

proximity.

She held her breath in a hushed silence, almost as if bracing herself for his final verdict.

After a momentary pause, his voice, low and chilling, resonated in her ears, “Do you have a fondness

for children?”

Mia hesitated, swallowing nervously before answering, “Well, um, yes, I suppose.”

After all, this child was hers, and a natural affection had blossomed.

Growing up without a family had instilled in her a deep appreciation for the unexpected arrival of this

child.

Following Mia’s reply, a tense silence lingered, leaving her heart suspended in uncertainty about

Timothy’s intentions.

Unable to endure the suspense, she addressed the matter directly, saying, “Rest assured, I won’t let

the child disrupt your life.”

She vowed to keep the child’s existence under wraps, ensuring it wouldn’t interfere with Timothy’s

impending marriage to Maya.

Turning his head, Timothy’s eyes bore an enigmatic gaze. “Do you believe a child could have any

impact on

me?”

A twinge of pain pierced Mia’s heart. “Fine, I get it.”

“You better,” he retorted.

Adjusting his tie, Timothy spoke, “Regarding the child, after Grandma undergoes surgery, I will handle

the necessary arrangements and frame it as a ‘miscarriage.“”

At the mention of “miscarriage.” Mia’s face paled. “What … what did you just say?” she asked,

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She was convinced she must have misunderstood him.

Was Timothy truly considering terminating the pregnancy after all?

Timothy spoke with a stern and chilling voice, “What other option do we have? Do you believe we can

simply conjure a child out of thin air?”

He continued, “Or would you rather we hastily conceive one now just to appease Grandma’s

expectations?”

Confusion swirled in Mia’s thoughts. Once she regained composure, she realized his

misunderstanding–he believed she wasn’t pregnant and had deceived Grandma at the hospital.

Well at least this misperception spared her unnecessary anxiety and apprehension.

Timothy fixed his gaze on her, saying, “Mia, dispel those misguided thoughts. I won’t be accepting of

this child, and I hope you won’t exploit Grandma’s situation as justification.”

Convinced that Mia had misled Laura earlier, Timothy remained resolute in his decision not to have a

child

with her.

Mia cast her eyes downward and murmured, “I understand.”

Unbeknownst to Timothy, Mia had no plans to disclose the truth about the child to him either!

The remainder of the journey unfolded in silence, with neither uttering another word.

As the vehicle came to a stop. Mia recognized they had returned to their marital home.

Breaking the silence, Timothy remarked, “Considering your deception with Grandma, you’ll need to

play your

role convincingly. Keep up the facade until she recovers from surgery.”

Mia nodded composedly. “Certainly.”

With the upcoming semester, residing on campus provided a credible excuse for her brothers, ensuring

they

remained unaware of her stay at the Barrett residence.

She had to maintain the act until Laura underwent the surgery.

Looking up, Mia asked, “Now that Grandma Laura has agreed to the surgery, when do you plan to

schedule it?

“Given your connection with Maya’s family, arranging for the Lanes to conduct the surgery on Grandma

Laura

shouldn’t pose a challenge, right?”

With Maya also in the picture, Mia couldn’t help but wonder if there was another scheme involving

Laura in play. She was eager to learn about the discussions between Timothy and Maya.

Maintaining a cold expression, Timothy stated, “I’ve finalized arrangements with the doctor, and the

surgery is

scheduled for next week.”

“Excellent,” Mia responded, relief evident in her voice.

As she was about to exit the car, Timothy turned to her and asked, “Are you familiar with the ways to

portray a