Seeing Timothy unexpectedly, Mia couldn’t help but feel the world was remarkably small. Their encounter appeared entirely unforeseen.


    Timothy stood out amongst the crowd, his tall stature and confident stride drawing attention.


    Upon noticing Mia with another man, Timothy’s steps noticeably faltered, his gaze fixating on her.


    Being the CEO. Timothy naturallymanded attention. Whenever he directed his gaze in a specific direction, the rest of the people instinctively followed suit.


    Timothy’s lips tightened into a thin line. Frankly, he was quite surprised to find Mia there.


    Nheless, what truly caught him off guard was seeing her dining here with an unfamiliarpanion.


    Upon catching sight of the man beside Mia, Timothy’s gaze darkened, his demeanor souring in an


    instant.


    A palpable awkwardness descended upon the lobby.


    Mia hadn’t anticipated encountering Timothy here. Without acknowledging him, she turned to Nichs


    and said. “Let’s go.”


    Nichs couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Nheless, considering Mia seemed to recognize the man in the suit, he didn’t press the matter, simply following Mia upstairs.


    As they ascended the stairs, Mia’s attention momentarily wandered, causing her to nearly miss a step. Thankfully, Nichs caught her in time. “Be careful, don’t drift off!” he cautioned.


    Blushing, Mia leaned against Nichs‘ chest, quickly regaining herposure. “Thank you,” she


    murmured.


    Feeling a tad embarrassed, Mia lowered her head and quickened her pace toward the second floor.


    Nichs smiled faintly as he observed Mia’s retreating figure. Turning his gaze toward the lobby, he was


    met with Timothy’s sharp and hostile stare.


    Nheless, Nichs quickly averted his eyes and followed Mia upstairs.


    Timothy stood motionless, his eyes locked in Nichs‘ direction.


    Without a doubt, he had just witnessed Nichs embracing Mia moments ago. In that instant, Timothy


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    felt an urge to intervene.


    However, he managed to restrain himself. Despite his outward disy ofposure, a storm of turmoil raged within him.


    The temperature in the lobby seemed to steadily decrease.


    Heath gathered his courage and addressed Timothy, “Mr. Barrett?”


    Despite this. Timothy simply adjusted his tie and proceeded in the direction Mia had gone.


    Someone from the group spoke up. “Isn’t our private room supposed to be on the opposite side?”


    Remainingposed, Heath promptly contacted the restaurant manager to request a change of venue.


    As a proficient assistant, Heath recognized the importance of staying vignt for any changes in Timothy’s preferences.


    Despite the initial reservation, the change had to be made promptly.


    Upon entering the private room, Mia and Nichs were weed by a balcony offering picturesque


    views of the riverside.


    “The weather is perfect today. You both should enjoy your meal on the balcony. The view is quite lovely,” the waiter suggested.


    Mia nced at the balcony, observing a table for two already set <i>up </i>with a white tablecloth, fresh flowers, and a bottle of red wine.


    At that moment, Mia realized that the waiter had mistaken them for a couple.


    Nheless, Nichs remained silent and made his way to the table set up outside on the balcony.


    Mia trailed behind, finding the spot perfect for admiring the nearby night market.


    “That must be the night market you mentioned,” Nichs observed.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    “Yes, it’s quite charming. There are plenty of authentic local delicacies from Bern City. If you’re interested, we can try some,” Mia proposed enthusiastically, proceeding to introduce the nearby food options and attractions.


    Casting a nce over Mia’s shoulder, Nichs‘ eyesnded directly on the balcony of the adjacent


    private room.


    Standing by the door was Timothy, seemingly gazing out at the scenery, though his expression appeared


    rather grim.


    Nichs redirected his gaze to Mia and inquired. “Are you familiar with the man we encountered in the downstairs lobby?”


    Mia knew exactly whom Nichs was referring to. Without hesitation, she acknowledged, “Yes, I know him. He’s my ex–husband.”


    “Ex–husband? You’re pregnant, and he still has the nerve to divorce you? Didn’t your brothers teach him a lesson, perhaps even with a broken leg?”


    Upon hearing this, Mia nearly choked on her drink.


    Despite being caught off guard by Nichs‘ straightforwardness, she couldn’t deny his understanding of her brothers‘ personalities.


    As of now, only Connor was aware of her pregnancy.