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Chapter 669
Chapter 669
When Timothy laid eyes on Mla, he felt like he had been transported back four years in time. She looked exactly as she did in hismemaries, igniting a rush of emotions within him.
He couldn't help but feel thrilled at their reunion.Caleb found himself unexpectedly confronting his own feelings as he beheld Mia standing before him, alive and well.
Mia turned to face him. There was a mixture of grief and aloofness in her expression as she spoke, “Why, I’m surprised that youstill remember my name.”
Timothy inhaled sharply. He stared at her calmly as he asked, “Are you finally going to drop the act?” He knew that she’d beenfeigning ignorance. She recognized him, yet she purposely acted like she didn’t know him.
Mia’s brows furrowed slightly, contemplating his accusation. If he believed she was merely acting, then perhaps she wouldoblige. With a nonchalant air, she replied, “Because it's become tiresome.
“Mia, do you have any idea how long I’ve been searching for you?” Timothy stared at her intently, his Adam's apple bobbingsubtly.
There were so many things he wanted to say, but the words caught in his throat.He wanted to tell her that he had never suspected her of hurting Laura.Instinctively, Mia averted his gaze.
With a practiced grace, she pulled out a chair and sat down. The perfectly cooked steak on the plate seemed to hold her fullattention.
Finally, she said, “Mr. Barrett, our marriage ended the moment the divorce papers were signed. What possible reason could youhave had for searching for me?”
Based on her investigation, she was just an ordinary individual with no notable status or background. Mia was convinced that hehad erased all her information out of concern that her existence might tarnish the Barrett family’s name if it became publicknowledge.
Still, she was intrigued by Timothy. What truly motivated him to seek her out after all this time?
“| felt it necessary to clarify matters.”
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Mia’s fork, scraping against her steak, paused mid—motion.
“Go on, then. What do you have to say?”
Timothy studied her intently, sensing something was off. However, he couldn't quite put his finger on it.Mia raised an eyebrow. “Mr. Barrett?”
Timothy opted to steer the conversation elsewhere. “Why did you fake your death and disappear? Who is Ginger’s father?”
“Tsk. Mr. Barrett, 1we're at an impasse.”is the direction you intend to take our conversation, I’m afraid
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rest.She met his gaze squarely and replied, “Surely you understand why | faked my death and left?”
Timothy pressed his lips together. While he comprehended the circumstances that led to her disappearance, he suspected herbrothers likely faked her death without her consent.
He didn’t expect her to vanish for four whole years!
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“So, your demeanor only reinforces the notion that you are indeed the culprit.”