This was a matter Mia needed to approach with caution.
Shelly’s confidence in her usations left Mia baffled, struggling toprehend her boldness.
“Haha, Mia, feeling guilty, huh? You’re silent because I’ve hit the mark, haven’t I?”
Observing Mia’sck of response, Shelly grew ecstatic. She was convinced she had uncovered a
secret only she knew.
Mia remainedposed. “Indeed, you’ve got it right. I am pregnant, intentionally keeping this
information from everyone, and secretly orchestrating the heir agreement.”
“Haha, Mia, so you finally confess, huh? I’m going to disclose this to everyer and expose your
true nature,” Shelly dered triumphantly.
Mia raised an eyebrow. “Shelly, you’re truly naive.”
Her gaze held a hint of disdain, leaving Shelly feeling somewhat indignant. “What do you mean?
You’re the naive one!”
“What do I mean? Can’t you read the document? With Timothy’s signature already on it, this
document is ready to take effect at any moment. It’s just a matter of me signing it.
“Once ites into force, my child will be the heir to the Barrett Group. In the future, won’t l
y a substantial role in the decision making of the Barrett family?”
Mia nced slyly at Shelly and smirked, “It appears that the limit on your future credit card will
also be subject to my discretion!”
Shelly’s face was drained of color. “Don’t celebrate too soon. Once I expose your true intentions, Tim
will never allow this document to take effect, and your ns will crumble.”
“But as long as Grandma Laura is present and I carry a child inside me, who among you can pose
a threat to me?” Mia boasted.” Still think you’re not naive?”
Shelly swallowed hard. Throughout this period, her credit card had been restricted.
She had to resort to using a supplementary card provided by Maya with a limited credit line. It
was undeniably frustrating.
If Mia continued to be the heiress of the Barrett family, wouldn’t Shelly’s future be in jeopardy?
In response, Shelly took a few steps back and fled in fear.
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Watching her flee, Mia couldn’t resist a smile. It appeared that Shelly wasn’t cut out for handling
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Despite this, Mia couldn’t shake the mystery of how Shelly was so sure about her pregnancy. If Shelly
happened to divulge this information, It could pose a threat to Mia.
Gently touching her belly, Mia understood the need to make proactive ns.
Meanwhile, Laura’s surgery had been underway for two hours. After sitting for a while, Mia stood up
and made her way to the restroom.
Coincidentally, she encountered Timothy on the way.
Their eyes locked, creating a tense atmosphere.
Mia blurted out, “Excuse me, I need to use the restroom.”
Timothy stepped aside, and Mia slipped into the restroom.
Her thoughts were chaotic, shifting between Shelly’s ims and Timothy’s deration of not pursuing a
divorce.
It appeared that the Barretts were indeed troublesome individuals.
Mia sighed and exited the restroom.
As she returned to the area outside the operating room, Mia spotted Timothy seated in a chair, his
laptop set aside. He gazed out of the window, seemingly lost in contemtion.
After a brief pause, Mia decided to approach him.
As Mia followed Timothy’s gaze outside, she observed a pair of birds nestled on a tree branch-
affectionately tending to each other’s feathers and gently pecking at each other’s beaks.
Was it bing a trend for birds to showcase their love like this?
A quietness settled between Mia and Timothy once more.
Soon, the tranquility was shattered by the sound of Mia’s stomach growling.
A blush crept onto her cheeks as she instinctively covered her belly. It wasn’t even thatte, so why
was she feeling hungry now?