Chapter 179
Meet My Brothers
A flicker of guilt crossed Mayaâs eyes; she harbored no desire to be reunited with her biological family.
Being discarded in the past signified their lack of desire for her, or perhaps an inability to provide for
her.
With the Lane family offering such favorable conditions and Maya holding the title of heiress, she
wondered if it was necessary to search for her birth parents.
Was biological family really that important?
Having experienced hardships in the orphanage, Maya recognized the significance of wealth and social
standing. Hence, she had no interest in reconnecting with her birth family.
With a hint of reluctance, Maya responded, âRegardless of whether I find my biological family or not, it
doesnât impact my engagement.
âYou all are my family now, and thatâs why I sincerely hope you can join me and Timothy for our
engagement
ceremony.â
Connor observed her with a scrutinizing gaze. âMaya, youâve achieved your goal. Iâve agreed to
perform the
surgery on Grandma. Thereâs no need to be overly demanding.â
âBut Connor, Iâm a part of the family too. How can asking for your presence at my wedding be
considered
greedy?â
*Dominic was the one who brought you back initially. Honestly, I never supported Dominicâs decision,
so Iâve
never really regarded you as my sister.
âAnd letâs not forget, Maya, the years youâve spent claiming the title of the Lane family heiressâyouâre
well
aware of your actions.
âI know precisely what kind of person you are, so itâs in your best interest to show some restraint.â
Due to Connorâs understanding of Mayaâs nature, he decided to conceal her identity and refrain from
publicly disclosing Miaâs, aiming to prevent any potential drastic actions from Maya.
With this revelation. Mayaâs last glimmer of hope was shattered as she realized that pretense was no
longer a
viable option.
During her childhood, Connor had seen through her facade on several occasions. As a result, she had
always kept her distance from him, fearing that he might expose her true identity.
Brushing away the tears in her eyes, Maya responded calmly, âConnor, Dominic assured me that you
and the others would be present at my engagement.
âIf not, Iâll be left with no choice but to inform Grandma.â
âYou wouldnât dare!â Connor snapped.
âConnor, I donât want to disturb Grandmaâs peace, considering her kindness toward me over the years.
All Iâm asking is for my family to be there with me during the engagement ceremonyâa simple request.â
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With her words lingering in the air, Maya gracefully turned and walked away. However, her expression
was notably grim, She hadnât anticipated Connor to unveil everything so directly.
Nevertheless, it didnât matter. Once she married Timothy, she wouldnât have to endure such humiliation
anymore.
As Maya departed, Mia emerged from around the corner. Approaching Connor, she cautiously began,
âConnor, is that you?â
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Initially feeling a bit agitated, Connorâs demeanor shifted to surprise upon hearing Miaâs voice. âMia,
why are you at the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?â
âI came for a prenatal checkup and thought Iâd drop by to see you: I didnât expect to find you talking to
Maya, so I decided not to interrupt,â Mia explained.
Connorâs expression grew uneasy. âYou saw us?â
Mia nodded. âConnor, do you happen to know Maya?â
To Mia, it appeared they were more than mere acquaintances, almost as if they shared a deeper
connection.
Connorâs mind raced, and he quickly clarified, âMaya approached me to discuss Grandma Lauraâs
surgery. Iâll be performing the procedure this time.â
âOh, I see. With your expertise, I trust youâll handle it well,â Mia replied.
She was aware of the intricate nature of this surgery, requiring collaboration among several doctors,
but she
hadnât expected Connor to be involved.
Relieved that Mia accepted his explanation, Connor instinctively let out a sigh.
Fortunately, she harbored no suspicions. He had come dangerously close to slipping up just moments
ago.