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    Immediately, Felix chided, “Mia, why didn’t you tell me Mr. Barrett saved you? I almost missed the


    chance to express my gratitude properly. Mr. Barrett, this toast is for you.”


    Timothy nced at the ss in Felix’s hand and smiled halfheartedly.


    “I don’t drink.”


    A wave of awkwardness washed over Felix. He quickly reced his ss with a cup of tea. saying. “Is


    tea okay for you?”


    Still, Timothy didn’t ept his invitation. Instead, he looked over at Mia, asking, “Mia, shouldn’t you


    also offer me a toast?”


    Mia took a deep breath. What was up with him? It was her strategy to mention they were cousins. so


    their rtionship wouldn’t be exposed.


    Wasn’t he the one who came up with this rule after they got married? Why was he acting up now?


    Janice nudged her arm, chiming in, “Mia, what are you waiting for? Offer Mr. Barrett a toast! You should


    at least do that since he saved you. It’s only right when he had spent so much money and effort on


    your rescue.”


    A ss of wine was shoved into Mia’s hands. After a brief moment of hesitation, she muttered, ”


    Mrs. Quilter, I don’t drink either.”


    “Just one ss is fine. It’s not that heavy as well. If you happen to have too much to drink, Felix


    can bring you back. Rest assured, he’s a gentleman, and he won’t do anything to you.”


    Mia grimaced. She didn’t mean it that way.


    In the end, she could only force herself to go up to Timothy with her ss. She caught the


    sarcasm in his eyes when she met his gaze.


    Just then, Felix stood up and took the ss from her, saying, “Mia, I’ll drink in your stead. After all,


    you haven’t fully recovered.”


    Timothy’s eyes darkened as he stared at the ss in Felix’s hand.


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    He snapped, “Did she not mean her sincerity?”


    Felix was stunned, suddenly being put in a difficult situation. Initially, he nned to leave a good


    impression on Timothy by drinking on Mia’s behalf. He did not expect Timothy to not give in and


    insisted on Mia drinking instead.


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    A stifling awkwardness filled the room.


    Timothy remained seated, his arm simply dangling beside him. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing


    his muscled arms. His handsome features were gilded with light, and he looked as perfect as he


    always did.


    His gaze was fixated on Mia, and she could almost make out her own reflection in his eyes. Quickly,


    she averted her gaze and grabbed the ss from Felix.


    “Timothy, thanks for saving mest time. This toast is for you.”


    She downed her ss in an instant. Her eyes shut quickly from being overwhelmed by the robust.


    aftertaste of the wine. It was until then did she realize it was vodka.


    She didn’t like it at all.


    Mia coughed, ncing over at Timothy with teary eyes. Her eyes glistened with tears, making her


    seem particrly pitiable in her current state.


    Timothy’s expression grew stiff. It made him feel like he was bullying her.


    Mia set down the ss in her hand. Her vision was swimming, and she stumbled slightly as she


    reached for the tissue.


    Just then, two voices called out to her, and both her hands were grasped.