Chapter 392

Connor’s last words were aimed at Timothy specifically. If Timothy dared to harm Mia and the child,

Connor wouldn’t hesitate to intervene.

Timothy also caught on. Just as he thought, both Connor and Mia were using Laura as leverage

against him.

Timothy stumbled back and left the ICU, his retreating figure tinged with loneliness.

Mia observed Timothy’s departure. She thought he would have clashed with Connor. Thankfully,

nothing happened.

“Don’t worry, Mia. He won’t lay a finger on you,” Connor assured her.

Mia turned to him. “Connor, what did you and Timothy discuss?”

“It’s nothing. I just told him to stay away from you,” Connor shrugged it off.

“I don’t want you getting into trouble because of me,” Mia expressed her concern.

Connor felt a pang of sadness at Mia’s sensibility. “Mia, this is nothing. All your brothers aren’t useless.

Besides, I’m in charge of Mrs. Barrett Senior’s surgery. Would Timothy dare to harm me?”

“But you weren’t the one who operated on Grandma Laura,” Mia pointed out.

Connor swiftly clarified, “I’m overseeing the follow–up since the lead surgeon had to return to Nord

City.”

“I see.” Mia relaxed. She knew that Timothy wouldn’t do anything too extreme for Laura’s sake.

Just then, her phone rang. It was a call from Claude.

Mia suddenly remembered that she had sneaked out. But she never thought she would receive news of

Laura’s recovery at the police station. She had rushed over immediately, forgetting she had sent

Claude away to fetch her clothes.

Handing the phone to Connor, Mia whispered, “Connor, I snuck out. Don’t let Claude find out.”

“He’ll figure it out eventually. Besides, you’ll be returning to Nord City with us soon.” Connor

smiled.

“Let’s talk about it when the time comes.” Mia knew her brothers loved her and didn’t want to

cause trouble. She merely wanted to leave discreetly and swiftly.

Once her documents were sorted, Laura’s health would likely have improved.

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Unable to resist Mia’s pleading gaze, Connor picked up the call, “It’s me, Mia’s changing her dressing

at the hospital. We’ll be back soon. Prepare some food she likes and plenty of snacks.”

Claude didn’t suspect a thing. “Okay, leave it to me.”

After the call ended, Mia took her phone back. “Thank you, Connor.”

“You have ten minutes to visit Mrs. Barrett Senior before we leave.” Connor knew Mia would be worried

about Laura and Patricia.

Mia headed to the private ward upstairs. There were guards stationed outside and the place was very

quiet.

She walked over, noticing the man beside the bed.

Mia hesitated, not knowing if she should wait for the others to leave before going in.

But Martha noticed her and hurried to open the door. “Mrs. Barrett, why are you standing outside? Mrs.

Barrett Senior was looking for you.”

Mia mustered up her courage and entered. She approached the bed, where Laura lay with the

ventilator. She looked pale but her gaze was fixed on Mia.

Mia held Laura’s hand. “Grandma Laura, I’m glad you’re okay. I’ll make sure to visit you often.” Laura

nodded and placed her hand on Mia’s belly.