Timothy’s face remained stoic. “Do you believe that divorce is the solution?”


    “Well, I intend to convince Grandma to undergo the surgery,” Mia asserted.


    Timothy’s eyes narrowed as he inquired, “And how do you n on doing that?”


    Mia hesitated momentarily before replying. “That’s none of your concern.”


    At that moment, the hospital room’s door swung open, revealing Martha. “Ms. Mia, Mrs. Barrett Senior


    wishes to have a conversation with both you and Mr. Barrett. She has matters to discuss.”


    Standing close by, Maya interjected with a hopeful smile, “I’ve alsoe to visit Mrs. Barrett Senior.”


    “I regret to inform you that Mrs. Barrett Senior has no intention of seeing you,” Martha responded


    awkwardly.


    A rigid expression settled on Maya’s face. She watched with resentment as Timothy entered the room


    with Mia.


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    Mia felt the weight of Maya’s intense gaze on her as she entered the hospital room. Nheless, she


    couldn’t let herself be distracted by it.


    She held Laura’s cold hands gently. “Grandma, are you feeling any better today?” she asked, her voice


    tinged with concern.


    In an attempt to lighten the heavy atmosphere, Laura replied with humor, “I might be under the weather,


    but I’m far from knocking on death’s door,” though her paleplexion hinted at her frail condition.


    Timothy, however, responded with seriousness. “Grandma, I’ve arranged for your surgery next week.”


    With unyielding resolve, Laura shot back, “I’ve made myself clear. I won’t proceed with the surgery!


    “My decision stands unless I get to witness the birth of my great–grandson. Without that hope, there’s


    little that keeps me going.”


    Growing frustrated, Timothy snapped, “Are you attempting to use your health as leverage against me,


    Grandma?”


    Unfazed, Laura retorted, “If that’s your interpretation, then so be it.”


    Mia felt a profound sense of guilt as she observed Laura’s frailty.


    She realized that Laura’s refusal for surgery stemmed from concern for her welfare.


    Laura harbored a genuine fear–if the surgery didn’t yield positive results and Mia couldn’t recover, she


    wouldn’t be there to protect her in the challenges ahead.


    Yet, Mia had decided to end her marriage with Timothy, directly conflicting with Laura’s wishes.


    Having grown up an orphan, Mia faced hardships from her foster parents, finding sce only in the


    kindness


    Patricia had shown her.


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    Over thest three years, Laura had warmly weed Mia into her life, treating her as a cherished


    granddaughter. Mia grappled with a deep concern for Laura’s deteriorating health.


    Truly, the surgery couldn’t be dyed any longer.


    In a decisive moment, Mia lightly ced Laura’s hand onto her belly, dering, “Grandma, I’m going to


    have a baby.”


    A heavy silence enveloped the hospital room.


    Timothy stared at Mia in disbelief, his eyes fixated on her belly, struggling toprehend her


    revtion–was Mia really expecting?


    Meanwhile, on the hospital bed, Laura mirrored Timothy’s astonishment, her face a canvas of


    incredulity. “Is it


    true?”


    “Yes, Grandma, it’s true,” Mia confirmed, a gentle smile gracing her face. “We’re still in the early


    phases, we


    found out not long ago.”


    “That’s wonderful news! You’ve always been a bit careless. I suspected something when you felt


    queasy during ourst meal together, but then you both denied it.”


    Observing Laura’s happiness, Mia experienced a deep sense of relief. Indeed, Laura’s mood appeared


    significantly brighter than before.


    Laura urgently signaled for Martha to bring a chair for Mia.


    “You youngsters have much to grasp about pregnancy. I’ll make sure Martha assists you so that


    everything progresses smoothly.”


    “Grandma, there’s no need to make it a bigger deal than it is. I’ve got this.”


    “Pregnancy carries its weight, and I insist you take my guidance this time.”


    Ultimately, Mia didn’t refuse. Throughout the revtion, she avoided meeting Timothy’s gaze, fully


    aware of his reluctance towards having children.


    Yet, the burden of this long–kept secret gnawed at her conscience.


    Suddenly, Sharon and Maya entered the room. “Mom, Ms. Lane came especially to see you. She’s


    even brought an array of unique gifts, all specialties from Nord City.“