“Mia, despite that, there’s no need for you to resign.


    “The working environment here is quiteid–back, and you shouldn’t perceive it as unfair to your


    colleagues, considering the differences in your circumstances.”


    Mia looked up in surprise as Felix added, “Mia, given our shared experiences, I believe you can sense


    my feelings for you. Do you share simr sentiments?”


    “I’m sorry, Felix, but I’ve always seen you as a friend only,” Mia straightforwardly turned down Felix.


    A glimmer of disappointment flickered in Felix’s eyes, tinged with a subtle hint of reluctance.


    After a brief pause, he finally voiced his thoughts, “Mia, what if we find a middle ground? You could


    transition to working on weekends instead.


    “Your incredible talent has brought numerous orders to our studio, and a sudden resignation would


    undeniably have a negative impact.


    “Please, consider it for the sake of our friendship. Can you perhapsmit toing in on


    weekends?” Felix negotiated.


    Mia’s gaze softened as she noticed the scar on Felix’s head. “Alright.”


    Upon hearing this, Felix let out a sigh of relief. “Mia, regarding my mom’s mistake yesterday,


    please don’t harbor any ill feelings toward her.”


    Mia reassured him, “Don’t worry. It’s not an issue.”


    With those words, she returned to her seat, appearing somewhat distracted. The looming


    prospect of Laura’s surgery tomorrow left her feeling a bit nervous.


    In the evening, Mia patiently waited for Connor to finish work before broaching the topic of Laura’s


    situation.


    Maintaining a calm demeanor, Connor reassured her, “Lately, Mrs. Barrett Senior’s health has


    remained stable.


    “Assuming the surgery goes ording to n, there shouldn’t be anyplications. You can put


    your mind at ease.”


    A sigh of relief escaped Mia. That was reassuring news.


    415 BONOS


    The next morning, Mia prepared early for her visit to the hospital.


    Taken aback by her early rising, Patricia inquired, “Why are you up so early? Don’t your Monday


    lectures typicallymence in the afternoon?”


    Mia hesitated before responding, “Aunt Patricia, Grandma Laura is undergoing surgery today. I need to


    go and check on her.”


    “You should go. I hope everything goes smoothly for Mrs. Barrett Senior. She’s a wonderful person. I’m


    confident she’ll be fine.”


    Mia endured a restless night, clinging to the hope that Laura’s surgery would unfold without


    complications.


    In the taxi on the way to the hospital, Mia’s stomach began to rumble. It felt as if her twins were staging


    another protest.


    With no alternative, Mia stopped by a nearby shop to grab some breakfast.


    As she entered the hospital, a sports car suddenly raced by at high speed, narrowly avoiding a collision


    with her.


    Startled, Mia swiftly dodged to the side, unintentionally spilling her soy milk on the ground.


    After parking her sports car, Maya emerged, casting an arrogant look at Mia. “Mia, I always thought you


    were fearless, but it seems there are times when you feel afraid too.”


    Observing Maya stepping out of the car, Mia’s gaze noticeably darkened.


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    She instinctively reached down,forting the twins nestled within her belly. In the moments that


    followed, she grabbed the spilled soy milk and hurled it at Maya’s sports car.


    The soy milk sttered across the car’s interior, creating a messy scene.


    Maya stood in shock, angrily retorting, “Mia, have you lost your mind? Do you realize how


    expensive my sports car is? It would take you a decade ofbor just to afford it.”


    Without hesitation, Mia raised her hand and seized Maya’s hair, locking eyes with her in a cold,


    unwavering gaze.