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    Mia returned to the hospital, anticipating the test results due the foll dayne sheer thought of it made her


    nervous. Despite her certainty that h would be a match, Mia couldn’t find peace of mind until the results


    were confirmed.


    Timothy arrived just as Mia and Ginger were dining together. Ginger’s eyes lit up with excitement as


    she asked, “What’s in that box?”


    Two imposing bodyguards carried a sizable box into the room, its contents evidently substantial.


    “You’ll find out soon,” Timothy replied cryptically.


    Mia was curious as well. What kind of gift had he bought for Ginger?


    The bodyguards set the box down and unveiled its contents, revealing a miniature princess castle. Mia


    couldn’t contain her amazement. “Wow! It’s stunning!” she eximed, her eyes shining with disbelief.


    “Did you go out of your way to get it?” Mia asked, surprised by Timothy’s


    gesture.


    “I stumbled upon it while I was out. It gets dull just sitting in the room. It thought this might keep her


    entertained. I’ve heard little girls adore these,”


    Timothy exined.


    Ginger nodded. “I love it!” However, despite Ginger’s obvious delight, she remained still, her gaze fixed


    on Mia.


    Understanding Ginger’s silent plea, Mia nodded reassuringly. “You can y


    with it after dinner.”


    “Hurray!” Ginger cheered, diving into her meal with newfound determination.


    As Mia and Timothy exited the room, the former stole a nce at the


    present. “Thank you. She loves it.”


    Timothy merely hummed in response.


    Her attention shifted to him. “Mr. Barrett, you’re kind to my daughter, fr no wonder she’s taken a liking


    to you. She’s hoping you can be her father.


    A gentle smile graced Timothy’s lips as he watched Ginger happily engrossed in her y. “I’m not


    particrly fond of children, truth be told. But she’s rather endearing.”


    “Ginger has always been the cheerful one, a little ray of sunshine in our family. Everyone adores her.”


    “If she ends up living in Bern City someday, she’ll adapt quickly to the surroundings.”


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    Mia was puzzled. “What do you mean by that, Mr. Barrett?”


    “Isn’t it because we’re in a rtionship?”


    “Yes, but that doesn’t determine where my daughter will live.”


    He stared at her, his voice deep. “I only date to marry, so I’ll bring you both to Bern City. Don’t worry. I’ll


    ensure she has the best in life.”


    Her instinctive response to his seriousness was avoidance. She shifted her gaze to the scenery outside


    the window. “Mr. Barrett, I believe we have differing opinions on dating. I date without the intention of


    marriage.”


    iy?”


    “Marriage kills love. I don’t want to make the same mistake twice.” In fact, she was feeling jittery. Was


    he serious about it, or was he testing her?


    Timothy’s eyes lingered on her face, so reminiscent of Mia Bowen’s. It was almost as if Mia Bowen


    herself had spoken those words.


    He quickly withdrew his gaze. “It’s my mother’s birthday party tomorrow. Will youe?”


    “Have you thoroughly thought this through? Are you ser


    me over? Just so you know, I don’t take kindly to being on the


    I’m not one to let things slide, so if there’s any trouble at the party. hesitate to address it.” She smiled at


    him.


    He couldn’t have been unaware of the altercation between her and Sharon at the fashion show.


    Meeting her yful gaze, he calmly stated, “As my girlfriend, you shouldn’t have to endure anything.


    Even if it’s the end of the world, I’ll stand by you.”