Chapter 603

Feeling helpless, Timothy croaked, “Grandma, you’re making it worse.”

“Fine. As your grandma, I’ve already done what I can to help you out.”

Timothy was perplexed. “Grandma, why doesn’t she let me court her?”

“Why does she have to? Did you tell her that you’re going to court her because you’ve fallen in love

with her, or did you offer her an apology and swore that she’s your only love, and you simply can’t give

up on

her?”

His expression grew awkward. He cleared his throat and spluttered, “D–Do I have to say that?” He

couldn’t bring himself to say that out loud with a crowd watching them.

“What else did you expect? Are you assuming she’s going to go back to you after giving her a gift? Is

she

your pet?”

Laura stared at Timothy, utterly exasperated at how dense he was. She knew how daunting it was for

him to make a heartfelt confession to Mia.

She sighed. “I’m a bit tired. I need to rest.

“Go ahead.” Timothy watched Laura enter the elevator as he remained rooted on the same spot. Her

words lingered in his mind. His throat dipped as a determination flared in his eyes.

“Tim.” Luna strode toward him from the corridor. Holding a gift box, she spoke carefully, “I noticed Mrs.

Barrett Senior went back to rest. Can I meet her for a quick chat?”

Timothy frowned. “Grandma doesn’t want to see you for now, so that’s a no.” He left promptly, leaving a

mortified Luna behind.

She could’ve made a grand appearance at today’s banquet, wearing the same opulent gown and

jewelry as the other socialites. Yet, she couldn’t fathom why Laura detested meeting her even though

she was

so kind toward Mia, an outsider.

Soon, Kaleb approached her. “Ms. Maynard, Mr. Barrett instructed me to see you out.”

Luna’s gaze hardened, yet she didn’t utter a word as she pivoted and left. Kaleb didn’t follow her.

Instead,

a maid accompanied her. She finally stopped walking after they’d advanced further.

“You said you were going to work with me. What’s the plan?”

Dana glanced up and grinned. She whispered, “Follow me.”

Luna clenched her jaw, chancing one last glance at the glamorous hall before she left.

Mia barely managed to collect herself after the incident when she sat down in the lounge. Fortunately,

only her dress was stained and she was fine.

Confor poured a glass of water for her. “That was close, huh?”

Dominic seemed upset. “What the heck is wrong with the Barretts? Even a maid has the gall to knock

you over! Are they doing this on purpose?”

A tight knot formed between Nathan’s eyebrows. “Mia just has ill luck with the Barretts.

“Exactly,” Claude chimed in. “They brought her misfortune for three whole years! Terrible luck indeed!”

Mia was amused by their ruthless insults. She knew they behaved that way because they cared for her.

Their loathing for the Barretts was intense because they mistreated her. Eva had her fair share by

mocking Sharon as well, rendering her speechless.

A maid brought her another clean dress promptly. She entered the washroom to change into the dress.

and she suddenly recalled its origin.

It was when Laura urged Timothy to buy her a gift when he went on a business trip.