Chapter 286

Connor nodded. “I’m not the only person involved in this surgery. I hope you guys can cooperate with

me.”

The casual conversation lasted a few moments before the crowd dispersed from the meeting

room.

Connor was planning to leave when Timothy’s steely voice resounded from behind. “Dr. Lane, wait up.”

Connor pursed his lips at that. He turned around begrudgingly and looked at Timothy coldly.” Anything?

Timothy marched a few steps forward. It was a face–to–face confrontation where no one intended to

back off.

A moment later, Timothy broke the silence. “Dr. Lane, I’m grateful that you’re willing to perform the

surgery for my grandmother. But I hope you can keep a safe distance from Mia. She’s still my

wife.”

“She’s your wife? How shameless of you. The divorce procedure will take place after the surgery,

right?”

Timothy narrowed his eyes. “I didn’t say that before.”

“Are you going to go against your word, Timothy Barrett?” Connor grabbed Timothy by the collar with a

cold expression. “If there isn’t a surgery the day after tomorrow, I would’ve punched you in the face

right now!”

As a doctor, he should take care of his hands all the time, especially when he has a complicated

surgery to perform two days later.

Nothing should happen to his hands. That was why he held himself back instead of going berserk when

he saw Timothy.

This bastard regretted the decision to divorce!

Timothy stayed at his place. “Same here. I’ve put up with you for a long time.”

“Well, well. Let’s have a proper fight after the surgery. The one who loses has to leave!”

Mia happened to arrive outside the meeting room at that time, witnessing the dispute going on.

She barged into the room. “Stop it right now!”

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Mia separated the men by standing between them. “Be nice. Just calm down.”

Connor primped his clothes. “I’ve said whatever I have to say. Let’s go, Mia.”

“Really?” She shot him a dubious look.

It seemed like she had come in time. Things didn’t get physical.

Wordlessly, Connor held her hand and pulled her out of the meeting room.

Mia went along with him and cast a backward glance at Timothy, who stayed riveted at the same

spot.

His eyes seemed to be carrying emotions she couldn’t read.

A pang of unknown emotions hit her and she quickly withdrew her gaze.

She must be seeing things.

Why would he wear that kind of expression?

Timothy remained standing at the same place while watching them leave, his eyes fixated upon

their holding hands.

His expression was gloomy.

Once they vanished out of his sight, he loosened his necktie and looked at Heath. “Say, do you think

that Mia has a bad judgment of character? Out of all people, it’s Maya’s brother she likes.”

“I think she still cares for you. How about winning her back, Mr. Barrett?” Heath tested the water.

Timothy’s hand paused and his expression became unnatural, “What for? Are you crazy?”

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Timothy, whose pride took a hit, explained with a stiff expression. “I’m worried that Mia’s being

scammed. Grandma will get worried too. I’m not acting this way solely because of Mia.”

Heath was speechless.

Timothy had the inclination to say things he didn’t mean to women sometimes.

He had been acting out of character ever since Mia accepted his divorce proposal without any fuss.

Mia followed Connor out of the private hospital.

Sitting in the passenger seat, she sneaked a peek at him. “Connor, did the meeting go well?”

“Yes. The surgery is scheduled to happen in three days.”

The mention of the schedule recentered her, her expression solemn. “Connor, the surgery has to be

successful. Mrs. Barrett Senior is important to me.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll do my best.” Determination flashed in his eyes.

For Mia, who was attached to Laura, he would do his best to cure Laura.

That way, nothing about the Barrett family would hold Mia back.

A grin played on her lips. “Now I’m at peace of mind with your promise.”

“Come live in Nord City with us, Mia. Start a new life here with your baby. Stay far away from the

Barretts.”

“Sure, but now’s not the time.”

Connor asked dubiously, “Is something holding you back?”

She shook her head. “I want to complete my credit hours at college. Once Mrs. Barrett Senior recovers,

I’ll try to persuade Aunt Patricia about it. Maybe after a few months, when my belly’s too big, I’ll come

with you guys.”

Calculations formed in his head. It was only a few months. He could wait that long.

After the duo arrived at the hospital, Mia headed for the prenatal checkup right away.

During the B–ultrasound, the doctor was surprised. “Congratulations! I can hear two heartbeats. You’re

having twins.”

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Mia looked at the monitor in disbelief. “Really?”

“Yes.”

Grinning happily, she left the room with the report.

Connor walked up to her. “How was it?”

“The doctor said I’m having twins and told me to get my blood drawn for a checkup.” She couldn’t

stop smiling.

“Connor, I’m having two babies!” Mia couldn’t contain her excitement.

He fetched and read the report, the corner of his lips curling up slightly.

He controlled his expression. “It is good news that you’re having twins, but this also means you’re

being exposed to higher risks. I don’t agree with keeping the babies from the beginning.”

To him, the babies weren’t as important as Mia’s health.

She tugged at Connor’s arm. “Nothing’s going to happen. I’ll be careful.”

A sigh escaped from him. “Are you still going to keep it a secret from Dominic and the others?”

“Let’s keep it this way for now. We can talk after I go to Nord City with you guys.” Her puppy eyes

were pleading with him.

Finally, he bit the bullet by giving in. “Fine. Only until then.”

Dominic wasn’t aware of Mia’s pregnancy the whole time. It wouldn’t hurt to wait for a few more

months.

The same outcome would happen even if Dominic found out about it now.

Connor could already envision his future, where he was willing to get beaten up by Dominic for

Mia.

At that moment, a woman rushed over to snatch the report from Mia. “I knew it! You’re pregnant,

Mia Bowen! You’re dead meat this time!”

Mia watched the mad woman in a mask. She couldn’t place her finger on who the unbidden guest

was. “Wilhelmina?” Mia guessed.

“That’s right. It’s me.” The woman removed her mask.

It was Wilhelmina indeed!

This was the first time Mia met Wilhelmina after the demolition.