Chapter 129

Upon spotting Connor, Maya dashed toward him, her face lit up with surprise and joy. “Connor, is that

really you? I almost thought I was imagining things.”

Connor furrowed his brow subtly and instinctively moved away from the infusion room, aiming to avoid

being

seen by Mia.

Honestly, he now felt a twinge of regret. Why did he ever agree with Dominic to bring Maya home as a

replacement sister?

Now, each time he encountered his biological sister, Mia, a pang of guilt washed over him.

Taking another look at Maya, Connor recognized the absence of a profound emotional bond between

them.

Given that Maya typically resided with Laura and seldom interacted with him and his brothers, their

sibling

connection lacked depth.

Yet, from a young age, Maya consistently gravitated toward them, often displaying overt efforts to gain

their

approval.

This lingering dynamic was also a reason for Connor’s lukewarm feelings toward Maya.

With a strained smile, Maya questioned, “Connor, why are you looking at me like that? Is there

something on my face?”

“Not particularly. Anyway, why were you looking for me?”

“Connor, I’ve been trying to reach you earlier with no luck. You didn’t answer calls or respond to my

WhatsApp messages. Seeing you here in Bern City, do you know how thrilled I am?”

With Connor in Bern City, Maya felt a surge of optimism.

Could his presence there mean that she was close to gaining his consent for Laura’s surgery?

Maintaining his stoic expression, Connor replied, “Work has been keeping me occupied.”

“Connor, I get why you kept your presence in Bern City a secret. But I genuinely care for Timothy.

“If you help with his grandmother’s surgery, he’ll agree to marry me. You know I’ve rarely asked you for

anything. Can’t you help me just this once?”

Maya pleaded with a puppy–dog eyes. Her hunched stance made her look pitiful.

At the mere mention of Timothy’s name, Connor’s expression hardened. “No way!”

If Maya were to marry Timothy, wouldn’t that mean regular interactions between the Barrett and Lane

families? Furthermore, what exactly was so appealing about Timothy anyway?

Maya’s expression soured slightly. “Connor, why not? The Barrett family’s prominence in Bern City is

undeniable, and Timothy is incredibly capable. He’d be a suitable match.”

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“He’s been through a marriage.”

“But I’m okay with that.”

“I’m not.”

With a stern tone, Connor asserted, “Maya, I’ll say it once more: I won’t perform the surgery, nor will I

support your union with Timothy. I’m doing this for your well–being.”

Without another word, he turned and walked away, leaving Maya standing by herself, her face etched

with discontent.

Observing Connor’s departure, she grappled with the reasons behind his strong opposition.

Yet, amid her confusion, there was a sliver of solace: Connor’s actions seemed to stem from a place of

concern for her well–being.

This suggested that there was still an opportunity to sway his decision.

After all, she was the cherished young lady of the Lane family.

She swiftly dialed Blake, her assistant. “Blake, Connor has been at the public hospital in Bern City for

some time now. Why wasn’t I informed?

“You’ve been searching extensively yet couldn’t determine Connor’s whereabouts?”

“I’m sorry, Ms. Lane. Dr. Lane values his privacy and has never been fond of having an assistant

around. Keeping tabs on him, particularly when he chooses to be elusive, is quite the challenge.”

“This is unacceptable! Investigate why Connor is in Bern City and explore any possible history between

him and Timothy. Conduct a thorough investigation.”

With a sense of exasperation, Maya ended the call.

Apart from the incident three years ago, was there another reason why Connor harbored such strong

resentment toward Timothy?