Chapter 161
Meet My Brothers
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Timothy gazed into Miaâs innocent eyes, feeling as though he were the antagonist in this scene.
In a fleeting moment, an impulsive urge welled up within him.
With his eyes fixed on the comer of her lips, Timothy leaned forward, choosing to silence Mia with a
kiss in the hope of putting an end to her protests.
Mia found herself momentarily caught off guard.
What was he doing?
Attempting to resist Timothyâs advances, Mia tried to push him away.
However, Timothy remained unyielding, making it impossible for her to break free.
Miaâs eyes widened as she stared at Timothy.
His narrow eyes, reminiscent of the sea, appeared as if they could entirely engulf her.
Within the confines of the car, the temperature surged noticeably.
Mia tightly clutched Timothyâs shirt, but her grasp seemed feeble, caught in a struggle between
resistance and surrender.
Finally, she bit his lip, causing Timothy to release a muffled groan and pause momentarily.
His eyes, now tinged with red veins, locked intensely onto hers.
Within the car, a profound silence took hold.
Wiping the corner of his mouth, Timothy shattered the silence with a piercing question. âDid you bite
me?â
Mia locked eyes with him defiantly, her lips pursed. âSo what if I did? Who gave you the right to kiss me
out of the blue? Thatâs harassment! Youâre acting like a rogue!â
A soft chuckle escaped Timothyâs lips. âSo, now you understand what it feels like to be harassed? I
merely offered you a taste of your own medicine. Are you struggling to handle it?â he quipped.
His retort momentarily silenced Mia, but she wasnât ready to concede.
Stubbornly, she countered. âBut I just touched you briefly, and yâyou kissed me! Thatâs different!â
âFrom a legal standpoint, both actions carry the same criminal implications. Thereâs no distinction.â
Timothyâs deep voice resonated, with his eyebrows raised slightly, and a hint of emotion flickered in his
eyes.
Feeling uneasy in this position, Mia shifted her body and, blushing, requested, âSo, could you let go of
me now?
With one hand resting on the car door, Timothy had Mia cornered. âYou did bite me, though. Do you
have any suggestions on how we can settle that score?â
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Mia was furious. Wasnât Timothy being completely unreasonable?
Finally reaching her limit, Mia shot him an exasperated look.
âMr. Barrett, thatâs enough. Iâm not here to provide additional opportunities for you to assert yourself.
Letâs consider things settled after what transpired,â she retorted.
Clutching her delicate wrist. Timothy sneered, âWhatâs this? Youâre hesitant with me but so open with
other men?â
Timothyâs words hit Mia like a painful blow, causing her to tremble and a pang of hurt to resonate in her
heart.
In Timothyâs eyes, Mia was consistently seen as a gold diggerâan individual who, in his perception,
would stop at nothing for money.
Resigned to the persistent label, Mia decided to embrace it more fully.
Lowering her gaze, Mia quipped with a smirk, âCertainly, as long as the new love measures up, thereâs
no ex that canât be forgotten.â
In response, Timothy chuckled with exasperation. âRemember, weâre still in the waiting period for our
divorce. Itâs not finalized yet.â
Timothyâs eyes lingered on Miaâs seemingly innocent face, noting the subtle swelling of her lips. His
gaze deepened as he observed her lips.
Unexpectedly, the sensation of their kiss wasnât as unpleasant as he had anticipated. Perhaps he didnât
dislike it as much as he had initially thought.
âIs the bar for dating set so high now? Does it have to be with someone unattached? Whatâs wrong with
someone going through a divorce?â Mia retorted.
âMia, I never realized how sharpâwitted you are. Itâs a shame youâre not on a variety show.â
âReally? I couldnât agree more. With my exceptional qualities, I see the period after our divorce as an
opportunity for a fresh start.
âMr. Barrett, your enlightening perspective is truly appreciated,â Mia quipped.
Ever since broaching the topic of divorce with Mia, Timothyâs daily frustration levels had soared.