“Mia, there’s no use pretending any longer.”


    In that instant, Mia felt her heart leap into her throat. Her mind raced as she tried to pinpoint where


    things had gone wrong.


    Why would Timothy confront her so abruptly? Had he stumbled upon some incriminating evidence?


    “Well, if you don’t say anything, I’ll take it as a yes.”


    forced a smile. “Mr. Barrett, even though I resemble your ex–wife, we are not the same person.”


    “Then how do you exin this?” Timothy took out his phone and swiftly sent a photo to Mia’s


    WhatsApp.


    Upon opening the message, Mia’s breath caught in her throat as she saw a photo of herself and


    Patricia together in the living room.


    It appeared that her secret had been exposed.


    No wonder Timothy had been behaving oddly since yesterday.


    “Mia, do you have any furtherments?”


    Upon glimpsing the photo, Mia casually set her phone aside and remarked, “I don’t really have anything


    to say about it.”


    Timothy leaned back, his gaze prating. “Aren’t you going to borate? Why did you fake your


    death and disappear in the first ce? And was Ginger the child you were carrying?”


    Mia met his gaze squarely. “Since we’ve reached this juncture, there’s no point in hiding anymore.”


    While slipping the ring onto her finger, she remarked, “I must admit, I rather fancy this ring. But to


    downy my excitement, I pretended to decline your proposal.”


    Timothy narrowed his gaze. “What exactly are you implying?”


    “I mean, Mr. Barrett, I see you as a great prospect for marriage–handsome, wealthy, and kind to my


    daughter.


    “That’s precisely why I yed hard to get and traveled to Bern City to pursue you, though I couldn’t


    reveal my true feelings.


    “Considering my resemnce to your ex–wife, I thought it could be beneficial to reach out to Aunt


    Patricia. I wanted to explore more about your past rtionship, hoping it could help us grow closer.”


    “Mia, keep spinning your tale. Do you honestly think I’ll fall for it?”


    “Well, Mr. Barrett, if you remain unconvinced, you’re wee to verify with


    Aunt Patricia. Despite my admiration for you, I refuse to be a substitute for someone else.”


    As Mia spoke, she maintained an innocent and earnest demeanor, though internally, she was filled with


    anxiety.


    Their eyes met for a moment.


    “But I still have doubts,” Timothy said, tapping the table lightly.


    “What would it take for you to trust me then?”


    “Arrange for Ginger to receive her treatment in Bern City.”


    Mia’s pupils narrowed. “That’s not possible.”


    “Why not? Are you nning to take advantage of me to cure Ginger’s illness and then run away with


    her? Do you really think I’m that gullible?”


    Timothy was well aware of Mia’s intentions.


    Letting her take Ginger back to Nord City would pose a significant challenge for him to track them down


    again, especially since it was the territory of the Lane


    family.


    Mia couldn’t help but curse inwardly, regretting her decision to visit Patricia so


    soon.


    Despite this, Mia knew that the truth would inevitably surface. However, she


    hadn’t expected Timothy to monitor Patricia instead of her.


    This exined wire Dominic hadn’t informed Patricia that Mia was still alive.


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    But what should Mia do next?


    She forced herself to remain calm. “You’ve obviously confused me with someone else, Mr. Barrett.“”


    “If you want me to believe you, you must agree to leave Ginger in Bern City for her treatment. That’s


    my condition!”