Mia watched as Sharon and Edith grappled with each other, her eyes involuntarily shifting toward Timothy nearby.He had thought this secret was securely guarded, shared solely between himself and Laura. However, Sharon's evident awareness of the situation took him by surprise.Indeed, this revelation should have been a crushing blow to Timothy.Nonetheless, he remained remarkably composed and stoic, showing no visible signs of distress at the unfolding chaos.Turning to Mia and the children, Timothy calmly directed, "Take the kids and wait in the private lounge. I'll handle things here and join you shortly."Mia hesitated, unable to articulate her thoughts in front of Ginger and Sage.After a brief pause, she nodded and replied, "Alright, let's go to the private lounge and order something. We'll wait for you there."Sensing that Timothy might need some space, Mia didn't push the matter and quietly led Ginger and Sage away from the commotion.Neither of them voiced any objection
Mia rose from her seat, instructing, "You two go ahead and order something to eat. I'll step out for a moment and return shortly."As she exited the lounge, Mia noticed that the earlier commotion had settled.Standing alone, Sharon looked disheveled, her clothes wrinkled and her hair tousled.It appeared that the once-elegant aristocrat had undergone a transformation, now resembling an ordinary person.Looking at the disheveled Edith in front of him, Timothy stated, "I'll have Heath take you to the hospital for a check-up."A tumult of emotions engulfed Sharon as she looked at Timothy. "When did you discover the truth about your parentage?"Unbeknownst to Timothy, the revelation of his true origins had shattered Sharon's world.She had invested her heart in nurturing the son she believed to be hers, only to realize he wasn't biologically related to her.What cut even deeper was the realization that he was the result of her husband's infidelity—a truth that engulfed her in profo
Observing Sharon, Mia couldn't shake the realization that beneath her words lay a bedrock of selfish desires.Having grown up in a household where boys were prioritized over girls, Sharon's longing for a son was deeply rooted.Even upon learning of Timothy's illegitimate status, Sharon chose to feign ignorance to preserve her standing as a wealthy socialite.Sharon's anger erupted as she scolded, "Mia, what nonsense are you spouting? Everything was in order before you arrived. Since you've been here, Tim has gone off track."Mia retorted, "Are you secretly hoping to marry your son? Or is it because you know he's not your biological child? Despite your clear disdain for him, you still try to hide the truth from him and expect him to follow your every command."But he's proven himself to be quite independent, hasn't he? I can only imagine how much his defiance must hurt you."Sharon's face twisted with frustration, unable to formulate a retort to Mia's accusations.Undeterred, Mia
Ultimately, Sharon revealed herself as a selfish individual. For years, she had kept the truth hidden for her own benefit, portraying herself as the victim in the situation.Suddenly, Sharon's voice erupted with indignation as she said, "But did I say anything wrong? If my son were still here, he wouldn't dare treat me like this."It's because Timothy's not my flesh and blood, but rather the offspring of that mistress. That explains why he acts this way."However, considering I raised him since he was young, shouldn't he repay me for my efforts? Just look at how he treats me now."Timothy's expression remained impassive as he replied, "I understand. What is it that you want?"Sharon voiced her request. "Well, I want to inherit everything that belongs to the Barrett family. Since you're not interested in heirs and intend to donate the family's entire fortune, why not designate it all to me?"It's only fair, considering my past contributions. Without my intervention, could you have
Timothy couldn't help but notice Ginger's meaningful gaze as he glanced out the window.However, Mia interjected at that moment, "Ginger, it's getting late."She didn't think Timothy would be in the mood for the amusement park today.But without hesitation, Timothy embraced Ginger in a hug. "Let's go. I'll take you both there for some fun."As they left, Mia sighed quietly to herself.Sage looked up at Mia and encouraged, "Come on, Mommy, let's go. You know how much Ginger loves to have fun. It's not like this is a surprise to you.""I understand your perspective, but today might not be the best day for the amusement park," Mia gently expressed.Sage quickly countered, "We can't be certain about that. You're not Timothy."Mia took a brief moment to contemplate Sage's words, acknowledging a hint of truth in his perspective.Turning to Sage, she confessed, "I'm just worried that you won't enjoy yourself. Sometimes you can be a bit particular, you know.""I'm not particular," S
Unbeknownst to them, Sage hadn't been deeply asleep. He had actually awakened the moment Timothy took him from Mia's arms.However, he had apprehensions about the situation becoming awkward if he were to wake up in Timothy's embrace.Hence, he decided to continue pretending to be asleep until they arrived home.After stealing a glance at Ginger and Sage, Mia softly closed the door behind her.She couldn't help but notice the perspiration glistening on Timothy's forehead."Here, have a sip," Patricia offered, handing him a glass of water."Thanks," Timothy said, accepting the water and taking a gulp. "I should probably get going now."As Mia observed Timothy's silhouette fading away, she eventually trailed behind him to the door. Meeting his gaze, she reassured him, "You don't have to dwell on Mrs. Barrett's words."Timothy's footsteps came to a halt at Mia's words. "She was speaking the truth," he conceded.Watching him walk away, Mia decided not to follow.She hadn't anticip
Timothy strode toward Luna, his stare penetrating. "Tell me, what brings you here?"Nervously, Luna stuttered, "I-I heard Mrs. Barrett Senior had woken up, so I came to check on her.""Is that so? Are you sure your intention wasn't to disconnect Grandma's ventilator?" Timothy's accusation cut through the air."N-No, when I arrived, the ventilator had already been removed by someone else. You have to believe me."Despite Luna's protests, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Why was Timothy so composed and unaffected by the situation?As Luna glanced back at the hospital bed, she was stunned to see Laura, who had appeared frail just moments ago, now standing effortlessly, devoid of any hint of frailty.Luna finally grasped the truth—this woman wasn't Laura at all.It was all a meticulously planned ruse.The realization hit Luna like a thunderbolt, her gaze fixed on Timothy with disbelief. "So, you knew I was coming to the hospital all along?""Obviously," Timot
Mia's expression shifted, her concern evident in her eyes. "How is Timothy holding up now?""He's still unconscious. The doctor mentioned that Mr. Barrett has been really worn out lately and needs some proper rest."After a brief pause, Mia asserted, "Let him rest then. I'll take care of matters with Luna."Glancing down at Ginger and Sage, she instructed, "You two stay here at the hospital, okay? Wait for me to come back."Ginger nodded eagerly. "Once we catch the bad woman, Great-Grandma Laura will be safe, won't she?""Yes, exactly. So, make sure you both stay here and keep Great-Grandma Laura company."Before leaving, Mia gave Sage's head a reassuring pat. "I'm trusting you to handle things here, alright? They'll heed your words."Once she had everything sorted, Mia headed straight to the police station.After a night in confinement, Luna looked utterly disheveled.Mia intentionally stood before Luna, her appearance impeccable. "What drove you to conspire against me all th