Chapter 664

That idea put Dominic off. He didn’t want Mia to meet Timothy because he was worried about the past

repeating itself.

Eva comforted Dominic and then called Mia.

The line got through immediately.

“Hello, Eva. What’s up?”

“No biggie. I’m just checking in on you. How are things going on over at Xanier Island? Are you

adapting well? I heard that the airport is closed because of the heavy pour.”

“Yup. The rain is different from the usual one. We’ll need to extend our stay for several days. We’ll

return when the rain stops, and it’s safe to fly.”

Mia had a nagging feeling that there was something unusual about Eva’s sudden call. She couldn’t

help but wonder if Eva had somehow learned that Caleb was on Xanier Island.

All these years, her family had avoided mentioning her ex–husband to spare her feelings.

She had assumed Eva’s call was to urge her to return home promptly, but as it turned out, it was just a

casual conversation.

After Mia ended the call, a suspicion formed in her mind–perhaps Wade had reported something to her

family.

Thankfully, the airport on Xanier Island was closed due to the bad weather. Even if her brothers wanted

to come, they couldn’t.

Meanwhile, she should straighten things out with her ex–husband in the meantime.

Mia walked toward Ginger, who was having fun. “Ginger.”

“Mommy!” Ginger threw herself in Mia’s arms like a happy bunny. Sweat plastered her fringe to her

forehead.

“Did you have fun?” Mia wiped her face with a napkin.

Ginger nodded. “Mommy, I pranked him too. It was a success!”

Mia giggled. “Go over there and take a break. I have something to talk to him.”

Ginger heeded Mia’s instruction and left. Now that there was a better candidate to be her father, she

didn’t care what Mia would say to Caleb. She wished for the discussion to go awry.

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That way, she could have another father without guilt!

Mia approached Caleb, her voice steely. “Can we talk?”

“A–About what?” He scanned his surroundings, but there was no sight of Timothy. Caleb was surprised

that breakfast had ended so soon.

“Look, Caleb, it’s been years since our divorce, which means everything is in the past. Ginger’s been

asking about having a father figure around, so I was hoping you could spend these next few days with

her.

“We’ll leave as soon as the airport reopens, and I wouldn’t expect any further involvement after that.”

Mia was clear and concise.

Caleb protested his innocence, “Ms. Monalize, with all due respect, I wouldn’t dream of denying

something I did. But seriously, you’ve mistaken me for someone else entirely. I’m not even close to

being your ex–husband!”

Her brows furrowed. “Admitting it or not is irrelevant. Anger Ginger, and don’t expect any kindness from

me.”

“Oh, for crying out loud! You seriously got the wrong person. I am not your ex–husband!”

Her gaze turned cold. “As I said, admitting it or not is irrelevant.”

Caleb had had enough. “Ms. Monalize, did Timothy not tell you how much you look like his ex–wife?”