Maya’s eyes flickered when she met Timothy’s gaze.


    “It’s true. If you don’t believe me, ask Holly then. She was there all the time.”


    Timothy nced over at Holly, who noticed the warning look in Maya’s eyes.


    She lowered her head immediately as she stammered, “Mr. Barrett, I-I was in the kitchen. I didn’t really


    see


    what happened.”


    Maya’s gaze tumed cold. She didn’t expect Holly to disobey her.


    She hurriedly exined, “Tim, I didn’t know Ms. Bowen was the new designer. After all, you haven’t


    been satisfied with all the designers I’ve found. Ms. Bowen was responsible for our home renovation


    back then, so I


    thought you’d like her design. That’s why I didn’t ask for your permission.”


    With a stoic expression, Timothy strode toward the couch and picked up the design. It seemed so


    much better


    to him as he flipped through it.


    When he saw the design of a photo wall on the first page, he frowned.


    “What’s this?”


    “Tim, I thought it’d be nice for us to have a photo wall here. What do you think?”


    “I think it’s better to have a funeral portrait there,” Timothy snapped. (1


    Maya was taken aback by his words.


    She forced a smile as she replied, “T-Then forget about it.”


    Timothy set down the design as he nced up at her and asked, “What are you doing here?”


    With a hard-set smile, Maya answered, “I bought some fresh seafood and was thinking of making some


    for


    you. I brought Mrs. Barrett some as well,”


    “No need for that. Don’t do things like this in the future.”


    Defiance flickered in Maya’s eyes as she watched Timothy ascending the stairs.


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    She turned toward Holly and dragged her to the kitchen.


    A loud p was delivered to Holly’s face as Maya scoffed, “What did you mean earlier? Didn’t you


    understand what I meant? You’re going to be very sorry if it happens again!”


    She vented her anger on Holly. There was no way she would let that bitch, Mia, off the hook for taking it


    out on her..


    When Mia arrived home, she realized there was a cut on her lips.


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    Patricia was worried about her.


    “Why are you injured? Did someone hit you?*


    “Nope. I just got this by ident. It’s not a big deal.”


    After she disinfected her wound, she nced over at Patricia as she asked, “Aunt Patricia, I’ve got my


    eye on a few houses. Which one do you prefer?”


    *Mia, Dominic is a real estate agent, right? Why don’t you ask him instead?”


    “But he’s in Nord City. We’re in Bern City.”


    After pondering it. Mia thought it would still be better to ask Dominic to prevent any unwanted troubles.


    After all he was a professional, and there would be a lot of loopholes in buying a house.


    She was nning to buy a pre-owned house. After all the new residences were way too far. She


    wanted a house that was near the hospital so it would be easier for Patricia’s hospital visits.


    After eating. Mia gave Dominic a call. She mentioned she was thinking of using her prize money to


    purchase a house.


    Thrilled, Dominic quickly replied, “I’ll take care of this! I’ll make sure to get you a cheap and affordable


    house.”


    He started texting in the group chat once the call was disconnected.


    “Mia’s thinking of buying a house. Do you guys think a detached vi or a townhouse is better?”


    Nathan replied, “A detached vi’s too over the top. How about a loft?”


    The group chat was brimming with activity until Eva came and put a stop to all the drama.


    ncing at Dominic, she said, “None of these ideas work.”


    “Why not, babe? I’ll find an excuse to convince Mia. Just say that we got a discount. She’ll take it.”


    “Do you think Mia’s that dense? She only has a million dors, and she’s nning to take out a


    mortgage as well. It’s impossible


    to purchase a vi or a loft near the Central Hospital of Bern City.”


    Her words upset Dominic, and she continued, “I told my assistant to filter out some ts with elevators


    as


    long as the environment and safety are fine. Let’s take it one step at a time.”


    Dominic stared at the vi, which was just one mile away from the t, in despair.


    Exasperated, he answered. “Then let’s purchase this as well. I’ll leave the vi for her in the future.”


    “Sure. But make sure not to let her find out.”


    When Mia received a video call from Dominic, she immediately picked it up.


    “Dominic, any news regarding the houses?”


    Dominic’s expression darkened in an instant.


    “Mia, what happened to your face?”