Mia entered the hospital room and confronted Timothy directly, questioning, "What exactly do you want


    to discuss with me? I even offered to buy you a ne ticket to leave, yet you''re choosing to stay. "Are


    you intentionally looking for trouble? If Dominic finds out you''re here, you''ll end up with more than just a


    hand injury!"


    Truthfully, Mia couldn''tprehend Timothy''s intentions.


    Timothy leaned against the headboard, appearing notably more spirited than the previous day.


    He spoke calmly, "I came here specifically to apany Ginger during her treatment. I won''t depart


    Nord City until she''s fully recovered.” Despite the bandages on his head and casts on his arms, his


    demeanor suggested a defiance that almost begged for confrontation. "Given your current inability to


    cover your own medical expenses, it''s rather audacious of you to remain in Nord City. Wouldn''t it be


    wiser to go home temporarily and return with more support?”


    Timothy''s eyebrows lifted slightly. "If I were to depart now, returning next time wouldn''t be as simple.”


    “I''m sure you''re intelligent enough to understand that staying alone in Nord City would only pose more


    danger."


    “For the sake of my daughter, I''m willing to take that risk."


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    Mia felt instantly incensed. Why was Timothy being so stubborn?


    She nodded curtly and replied, "Fine, have it your way. Since this is your decision, I have nothing more


    to say."


    As Mia turned to leave, Timothy''s voice stopped her in her tracks. "Are you just going to abandon me


    like this?"


    What in the world?


    Mia couldn''t believe what she was hearing. Timothy''s words soundedpletely absurd. It didn''t make


    sense.


    With an incredulous expression, Mia turned back to face Timothy. "What do you mean by “abandon


    you''? I clearly offered to buy you a ne ticket and personally send you away, but you chose not to


    leave. How is that my fault?"


    "Since this is your territory, you bear the responsibility of ensuring my safety."


    Mia was utterly taken aback, struggling to find a response.


    She rested her hand on her forehead, gazing at Timothy. "Since when did you be so audacious?


    Why should I be ountable for your protection?"


    "Because I''m your ex-husband and Ginger''s father. If anything happens to me in Nord City, I''ll expose


    your neglect to the media!"


    "Are you serious? Do you actually believe the media will take your ims seriously? This is Nord City,


    not Bern City," Mia retorted incredulously.


    However, Timothy remainedposed as he gazed at her, leaving Mia feeling somewhat uncertain.


    Suddenly, Timothy spoke up, "I''ve heard about your entertainmentpany''s uing movie release,


    with a positive theme no less.


    "If any negative publicity were to surface about you as the CEO, it could potentially impact the box


    office, don''t you think?"


    Mia''s demeanor shifted abruptly, her expression bing more serious. "I didn''t expect you to be so


    well-informed despite your limited connections."


    Although she maintained aposed exterior, Mia couldn''t shake the feeling of unease brewing within


    her.


    Considering Timothy''s current struggle to cover his medical expenses, Mia wondered how he managed


    to gather such information.


    Timothy raised an eyebrow slightly. “Thanks to your reputation here in Nord City, I can keep up with


    your updates simply by skimming through the entertainment section on the cafeteria TV."


    In that instant, Mia finally grasped how Timothy hade by this information about her.


    With a smirk, she replied, "Even if you''re aware, what difference does it make? From now on, I''ll ensure


    you remain confined to this hospital room. You won''t have the freedom to go anywhere. So, what''s your


    next move?"