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Chapter 1028
So, Sharon's husband had two illegitimate sons outside. These kinds of plot twists were always seen in TV series, but she never expected it to happen in real life.
"Does Grandma Laura know about this too?" Mia hesitated before asking. In her opinion, Laura was not that kind of person.
"Grandma only found out later, but she made my Dad swear that I would be considered my Mom's child for the rest of my life. He was forbidden from letting the mistress know that I was sent to the Barrett family." Timothy's expression was unpredictable, his eyes revealing a sense of vulnerability.
Mia couldn't bear to look into his eyes, prompting her to turn away and attempt to leave. However, he pulled her into his arms.
"Timothy, what are you doing?"
"Don't leave. Stay with me for a while."
"Let me go."
"Just a moment."
Mia heard Timothy's pleading voice. Although she tried to break free, her efforts were in vain. She had no choice but to surrender herself to his embrace. Her face pressed against his chest, and the rhythmic thumping of his heart filled her ears.
She lowered her eyelids slightly. In truth, she realized that she had become very unfamiliar with his embrace. However, as she nestled in his arms, she couldn't help but feel her heartbeat quicken. Her mind was also flooded with memories of their five years of marriage.novelbin
She thought she had long forgotten those five years spent in the Barrett residence. However, those memories had resurfaced in her mind once more.
When Mia was lost in thought, Timothy's resonant voice reached her ears. "I had led a smooth life I
Kel since childhood, never facing any real challenges. However, after Dad's passing, I discovered th about my identity. Grandma confirmed it, but I chose to avoid confronting that woman and feigned ignorance."
FindNovel.net Mia remained silent upon hearing his words. She had always believed that Timothy was a privileged man and seemed distant. Surprisingly, his life story concealed a hidden secret.
Timothy rested his head on her shoulder and said with a heavy heart, "Ever since then, I've harbored a deep resistance toward the I
notions of love and marriage.. nex my identity, yet I cannot escape it in this lifetime. I had sworn to never marry in this life."
Mia said, "Because Grandma forced you to marry me."
"Yes, I didn't want to disappoint her. I didn't have any hope for relationships back then, so I was really harsh toward you and often et seemed indifferent. In fact, it wasn't about you specifically. I would have done the same with anyone else."
Mia was well aware that Timothy had married her solely due to Laura's instruction. However, she never m
N anticipated that Timothy would find himself caught in such a paradoxical situation.
The man, who had always been seen as high and mighty, unexpectedly discovered that he was an illegitimate child. Such a difference was deemed unacceptable by most people.
Mia pondered for a moment before responding, "This is not your fault. If Mrs. Barrett was unaware of it, you don't have to tell her the truth."
It would be best for Sharon not to know about this. She was extremely distraught earlier. If she found out that Timothy was not her biological child, she would likely lose her mind.
After she finished speaking, Timothy gazed at her with profound intensity in his eyes. Mia yes. Mia instinctively glanced away, avoiding his gaze. "Why are you looking at me like that? I promise not to tell anyone this secret."
Timothy's voice quivered as he spoke, "After learning that you're the daughter of the Lane family, I began to feel inferior."
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