Haunted by her canceled engagement, Maya found sleep elusive, her thoughts consumed by


    anger.


    Everything had been proceeding smoothly until that fateful day, marked by unforeseen events that


    ultimately led to the cancetion of her engagement.


    Raising an eyebrow, Connor questioned, “Because of me?”


    *ording to Timothy, your decision to perform surgery for Grandma Laura wasn’t influenced by


    me!” Maya eximed.


    Clearing his throat, Connor nodded and replied, “You’re correct. It’s indeed not because of you.”


    Upon hearing this response, Maya stared at him incredulously. “Connor, what are you saying?


    “If it’s not because of me, are you implying that you’re doing this surgery because of Timothy?


    Haven’t you always disliked Timothy?”


    “Yes.”


    “If not because of me, then because of whom?”


    Maya had been investigating diligently, yet she hadn’t unraveled anything, heightening the


    mystery of the situation.


    Remainingposed, Connor stated, “Maya, there are certain matters not worth delving too


    deeply into.


    “But let me remind you, falsehoods can only hold up for a while, not a lifetime. Ultimately, the


    dissolution of your engagement is a direct consequence of your deceit!


    I


    “Connor, I admit I lied, but you still haven’t exined why you agreed to perform surgery for


    Grandma Laura. Who are you doing it for? Maya inquired.


    “Maya, this is not something you need to concern yourself with. You should just go.” Connor replied. …


    Maya’s eyes welled up slightly. “Connor, are you and Dominic keeping something from me?


    Dominic is even pushing me to sign an adoption termination agreement.


    “We’ve been a family for so many years, why does he suddenly want to push me away?”


    Connor fell silent for a moment.


    +15 BONOS


    Originally, he had intended to disclose this information to Maya after the engagement, but with the


    unexpected turn of events, it seemed that the revtion had to be postponed for now.


    ncing at Maya before him, Connor uttered, “I prefer not toment.”


    With that statement. Connor exited the office.


    Maya stood alone, lost in thought. An unsettling intuition nagged at her, but despite her earnest efforts


    to investigate, she couldn’t discern the root of the issue..


    Just then, Genevieve approached, offering an ice pack. “Applying this might help.”


    “Thank you,” Maya expressed, epting the ice pack and cing it on her face. She wiped away her


    tears in a disarrayed manner.


    Genevievemented, “You’re Dr. Lane’s sister, aren’t you?”


    Maya assumed an air of vulnerability as she responded, “Yes, Connor and I had an argument. Lately, it


    feels like he’s be a different person.”


    “Ms. Lane, I believe it might be rted to Dr. Lane being in a rtionship,” Genevieve suggested in a


    quiet tone.


    “Connor is seeing someone? Why wasn’t I informed?” Maya eximed.


    Speaking in a subdued voice, Genevieve shared, “A woman is staying in the ward downstairs. She


    frequently visits Dr. Lane for treatments and check–ups.


    “Yesterday, she was even brought back by helicopter, and there’s a rumor circting that she was


    kidnapped.”


    The word “kidnapped” sparked a connection in Maya’s mind. “Is the woman you’re talking about named


    Mia?” she asked.


    “It seems like that’s her name.”


    Maya’s mind momentarily went nk. After regaining herposure, she turned to Genevieve and


    inquired, “Are you saying that Mia oftenes to see Connor?”


    “Yeah, and it’s not just that. Dr. Lane takes exceptionally good care of her.


    “He’s well–liked at the hospital, and I’ve never seen him show special attention to any woman before,


    but Mia seems to be an exception,” Genevieve borated.


    Upon hearing this, a realization dawned on Maya.


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org: ?.


    Without hesitation, she descended the stairs, determined to uncover the truth behind the situation.


    +15 BONOS


    Silently, Maya approached Mia’s ward, finding the door closed.


    She peered through the ss, watching the scene unfold inside–Connor stood in front of Mia,


    engrossed in conversation and even taking the time to peel the fruit for her.


    Witnessing this, Maya felt she no longer needed additional rification.


    It became clear why Mia had suddenly be so arrogant. Even after Maya had issued threats


    regarding the demolition of Mia’s old neighborhood, Mia appeared unfazed by it.


    Finally, Maya grasped the underlying reason for it all.