Ch. 1021..1030

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1021-When Mia heard Luna mention the child, she knew that Luna was about to start showing off.

Instantly, she firmly grasped Jasmine's hand, signaling her to refrain from acting impulsively in the present circumstances. Luna tactfully brought up the issue concerning Asher to provoke Jasmine, ultimately leading her to make a mistake.

At this critical moment, patience was crucial. Jasmine couldn't afford to make a mistake and fall into Luna's trap. Jasmine took a deep breath and finally abstained from speaking.

When Raymond learned about Asher, a smile spread across his face. "Excellent. I've sent many people to guide his studies. You've got to supervise Asher. His intelligence has truly impressed me. Let him learn more about these. It'll benefit his future greatly."

"Dad, don't worry. Asher has always been smart. I'll make sure he studies more."

After speaking, Luna glanced at Jasmine. Then she said deliberately, "When the time comes, Asher should study abroad and aim to become an outstanding student, just like my sister."

Jasmine felt disgusted as if she were about to regurgitate her meal from last night. She denied ever being Luna's sister.

Mia pulled Jasmine closer, giving her a reassuring wink to tell her to relax and calm down.

Sharon, who was at the side, started speaking in a peculiar tone, "Asher had been living in our Barrett family for five years. I've hired several teachers to tutor him, but he was just so stupid. He's hot-tempered. He's always lagging behind the others in his studies, yet he has a very high self-esteem. Mr. Shelbert, I think you need to hire more teachers to help him."

When Mia heard Sharon criticizing Asher, she was stunned. Unexpectedly, in this crucial moment, it was Sharon who stepped forward to silence Luna!

It made sense. When Luna achieved success, she had the audacity to call Sharon an old hag. How could the prideful Sharon tolerate Luna's arrogance?

When Luna heard this, she immediately retorted, "Mrs. Barrett, I can't comprehend your words. What possible benefit could you get from purposefully slandering Asher? You were so fond of Asher back then." Luna was furious and wondered why the old hag was causing trouble.

"At first, I was deceived by you and didn't know the full story. I believed Asher was a part of our Barrett family, only to realize he was just a little bastard. Why should I lie about Asher? He's simply a foolish child, and I've done nothing wrong by speaking the truth."

Sharon found it unbearable to tolerate Luna's arrogance. After all, Luna was just an illegitimate daughter What could she possibly have to be proud of? If Luna hadn't deceived her in the past, she wouldn't have almost mistaken her grandson.

Luna stood up abruptly, her eyes filled with cold determination. "Mrs. Barrett, who do you think you're calling a little bastard? Asher is bastard. He is the blood of the Barrett family. If he's foolish, then his foolishness stemmed from your own family. The problem lies in your blood."

"Are you serious? Tim has made it clear that he is not Asher's biological father. And yet you still want to come and deceive our Barrett family. Have you no shame?" Sharon scoffed. Luna sneered and asked, "Who said he has to be Timothy's son? Can't he be Hector, Timothy's younger brother's son?"

"What do you mean? I have only one son. I don't have a second child, and Tim certainly doesn't have a younger brother." Luna exclaimed, "That is not necessarily true! If he were not your biological child, would he not still be Timothy's brother?" At that moment, Timothy turned to Luna and said, "Shut up. There's no need for you to say anything more."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1022-Luna was unfazed by Timothy's words. "Why are you still keeping it a secret? What's the point of you continuing to hide it? Asher is undeniably a descendant of your Barrett family. I've not lied or been mistaker about this."

Upon hearing Luna's words, Sharon promptly sat on the chair. "I didn't give birth to him. Could it be…"

An illegitimate child? It was impossible. Her late husband had passed away several years ago. How could he possibly have fathered an illegitimate child?

Luna said coldly, "That's right. Asher's father is Timothy's half-brother."

Timothy had made it clear from the beginning that she could not disclose this fact, or else she would be expelled from the Barrett family. However, she was no longer part of the Barrett family. Hence, she was no longer bound by any agreement with Timothy.

"You're spouting absolute nonsense! My husband doesn't have any illegitimate children. How dare you claim he has such a grown child? Stop being so shameless!" Sharon still couldn't believe it.

"I'm speaking the truth. Just ask Timothy. When I approached the Barrett family, I presented evidence and conducted a paternity test."

"But my husband has been dead for so many years, and you suddenly appear to conduct a paternity test. Who would believe such nonsense?"

"As long as genetic information is stored, genetic identification can be performed at any time," Luna said.

Sharon couldn't believe it. "When did my husband store genetic information?"

Luna beamed with pride. "He did it for the sake of Asher's father, so that he can prove his identity through these series of arrangements."

Sharon's face turned ashen. She looked up at Timothy and asked, "Tim, is everything she said true?"

Timothy held his silence for a moment before finally responding, "Yes."

Sharon's scream pierced the air. "Timothy, how could you keep such a huge secret from me? How dare you bring back this bitch's child into the Barrett family? Isn't he just an illegitimate child born outside? Why should we even care? They should just die outside and have no place in the Barrett family. Do you have no regard for me as your mother? Why are you using this to humiliate me?"

Sharon was consumed by such immense anger that she felt an overwhelming sense of discomfort throughout her entire being.

She had suspected the true identity of Asher, but she never anticipated ne that Asher was actually the child of her husband's illegitimate child. Throughout the years, she had embraced Asher as her o grandson. However, she never expected that he was a little bastard.

Mia observed Sharon, who was in hysterics, and suddenly felt a pang of pity for her. Timothy had not handled the situation appropriately.

Mia's curiosity grew as she wondered why Timothy would bring the illegitimate child back to the Barrett family. In her view, this was completely out of character for Timothy. It made her question the true motives behind his actions.

Timothy replied, "This was Dad's last wish."

"So, your father was aware of this and had been keeping it from us? When did you find out about it?"

"I was unaware of this until Luna's sudden appearance five years ago."

"Why didn't you tell me? You still kept it from me."

Luna smiled and said, "That's because you always desired a grandson. It just happens that Asher shares the blood of the Barrett family. Timothy has no intention of marrying or having children, and he plans to groom Asher as his heir. There's no need for him to disclose the truth to you."

"Shut up!"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1023-Sharon angrily pointed at Luna and exclaimed, "Does that child, born of you and that scoundrel, deserve to carry the blood of our Barrett family? Absolutely not! I'll never acknowledge your existence for as long as I live. You can forget about ever being a part of our Barrett family!"

At that moment, Sharon had completely lost the posture of a wealthy lady and appeared as disoriented as a street shrew.

Luna responded with unwavering determination, "Haha, really? The lady outside seems to have a strong affection for him. She insists that Mr. Barrett Senior treated my late husband exceptionally well, even acknowledging him as if he were an heir. It's unfortunate that my husband's health was not good, and he passed away due to a minor accident. Otherwise, he would have been able to return to the Barrett family and claim the inheritance."

"You're talking nonsense. After my husband died, all his inheritance went to my son. You don't have any right to claim it."

"That's because you are unaware of the existence of that will. Otherwise, how do you think I managed to stay in the Barrett family for so long without any hassle? My son Asher inherited 5% of the shares of the Barrett Group from my husband, which now stands in Asher's name."

Upon hearing these words, Raymond's eyes lit up. With this kind of connection, collaborating with the Barrett family would be the most powerful alliance.

Mia glanced at Luna in surprise. She didn't expect Luna to keep the secret so well hidden. Something was not right.

Sharon suddenly collapsed and exclaimed, "He actually left 5% of the shares for that illegitimate child. This is too much. Why should he leave 5% of the shares for that bastard?"

Luna proudly declared, "I've told you that my husband was highly favored by Mr. Barrett Senior. If Mr. Barrett Senior hadn't passed away prematurely and my husband's health hadn't failed, it's uncertain who would be in charge of the Barrett family today."

Mia suddenly questioned, "Luna, if you owned shares, why would you still be living in such a financially restricted situation?"

Because of Luna's superficial personality, if she had gotten the shares, she would have become very wealthy. However, from Luna's previous state, it was evident that she did not possess significant wealth. Luna's expression changed slightly. "Because I keep a low profile."

Sharon glared at Timothy and exclaimed, "Tim, how could you allow that rascal to snatch away 5% of your shares? You don't have to deal with them, let alone bring them back into the Barrett family." "Mom, this is the will that Dad left behind. It can't be altered. It has already been notarized, and a lawyer has been appointed to handle it. Even if I were to disregard it, the will would still be executed," Timothy explained.

Then, his gaze fell upon Mia. "The shares have been transferred to Asher. The funds are to be managed by trusted individuals and can only be accessed when Asher comes of age. The money may only be used for educational purposes or for Asher's benefit. Otherwise, it is to remain untouched."

Mia immediately understood that there was an arrangement. No wonder Luna was so humble and reserved while she was with the Barrett family.

It seemed that Timothy also realized that Luna was not a good person, so he made such an arrangement. It was important to note that Luna was quite tolerant before, as she had not shown her true colors for five years.

Luna was feeling a hint of discontent. "In any case, once my son reaches adulthood, all of this will be his. He's not just an ordinary boy. He's also a part of the Barrett family. Moreover, he's the grandson of the president."

In the near future, he might become the heir of the presidential family, and he won't have to respect the Barrett family ever again.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1024-Raymond's expression shifted. It would be truly remarkable if there were still shares within the Barrett family. If they had this connection, he wouldn't have to worry about lacking a family to collaborate with in the future. Even the Lane family paled in comparison to such a connection.

Sharon was utterly devastated. As she stared at Luna's smug expression, she realized she had been deceived and left in ignorance like a fool for the past five years. No woman could endure her husband's infidelity, let alone witness the children of his mistress snatch away the Barrett family's rights!

She snatched the kettle next to her and hurled it at Luna's face, screaming frantically, "Does that insignificant brat you brought into this world have any right to claim to be part of our Barrett family?" Luna was suddenly scalded by boiling water, causing her to scream in agony. The situation quickly turned chaotic for a moment.

Mia watched the scene from the side and was stunned. A drop of water from the kettle which splashed on the back of her hand felt like she had just been stung.

She could not imagine the excruciating pain Luna experienced when that kettle of water had been poured directly on her body!

"Are you okay?" Timothy asked as he took Mia's hand and placed it in the ice bucket used to chill the wine on the table.

Mia was momentarily stunned. "Actually, I'm totally fine. Only a drop of water from the kettle fell on me."

"The back of your hand is red. What if there are scars?" Timothy said in a serious tone as he squeezed her wrist.

Mia experienced a distinct sensation on her wrist, causing her to display an unusual expression.

She grabbed a nearby pastry with her other hand and observed the commotion as she indulged in her pastry.

Luckily, she was seated on the other side, avoiding the scalding water with only a minor splatter.

On the other hand, Raymond ended up being scalded by a significant amount of hot water. Jasmine stepped forward immediately to grab Raymond and said with a worried look, "Dad, are you okay? You've been splashed with boiling water! Let me wipe it off for you right away."

Raymond was furious. He never expected Sharon to pour boiling water on Luna directly. His hand was burned, and it was now throbbing with pain.

Luna stood there, screaming alone, while nobody stepped forward to offer her assistance. The situation turned chaotic.

At that moment, as the waiter was serving the food, he noticed .ne someone who seemed to be t He quickly asked Luna, "Excuse me, Madam, are you all right?" S "Are you blind? I've been burned. Fetch me some ice cubes!"

"There are ice cubes on the table. I'll get them for you right away."

Luna angrily exclaimed, "Hurry up! I'm in so much pain!"

However, when the waiter approached the table, he discovered that the ice bucket had already been used. Mia hesitated. "Should I just let her use it?" After all, she didn't wasn't scalded at all.

The waiter quickly replied, "Thank you."

She had just pulled her hand away when Timothy firmly pushed it back in. He said in a serious tone, "Your hand is not healed yet."

Mia fell silent for a moment before saying, "I think I'm okay."

Could he not clearly see who was seriously injured? Luna was the person whom Sharon intentionally splashed with her own hands, not her!

Timothy frowned. "The burn needs to be soaked for at least half an hour. You must not remove your hand until the secretary brings the burn medicine."

Raymond felt a burning pain on the back of his hand, and he noticed that Mia didn't get burned at all. A few drops of hot water splashing her hand shouldn't cause any injuries.

Jasmine couldn't help but ask, "Mia, are you seriously injured?"

et "Not at all. He's just overreacting," Mia assured, passing the ice bucket directly to Jasmine. Without wasting a moment, Jasmine applied the ice on Raymond.

At that moment, Luna cried out, "Dad!"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1025-At that moment, a palpable awkwardness filled the air. Mia arched her eyebrows and took in the scene before her, a sudden urge to burst into laughter welling up inside her.

Obviously, Luna was the most seriously injured person present. However, instead of attending to her, Raymond grabbed the ice bucket and tended to himself first. The supposed deep love between father and daughter had ironically resulted in them abandoning each other when disaster struck.

Raymond reacted instantly with a bright smile and said, "Luna, why don't you soak your hands in it as well and then go straight to the hospital to prevent any scarring?"

Luna's face paled with anger, but she swiftly regained her composure and refrained from losing her temper at this crucial moment.

She realized that Raymond was her sole supporter at the moment. Deep down, Luna had always been aware of Raymond's self-centered nature. It was evident when he abandoned her mother and herself. Luna cried and said aggrievedly, "Dad, I'm fine. There's only one ice bucket. You should use it. I blame myself for your injury. I would feel guilty if you were hurt."

Upon hearing Luna's words, Raymond was overcome by a rush of guilt. "Luna, don't worry. I'll definitely seek justice for you!"

"Thank you, Dad."

Luna couldn't help but shoot Sharon a sinister glare. Luna's heart brimmed with anger as she imagined herself stabbing a knife into Sharon. How dare this despicable old woman scald her with boiling water! Nevertheless, she rationally reminded herself that taking action at that moment was not practical. After all, murder was illegal. If she wanted to seek revenge against someone, there would always be opportunities in the future. Where there was light, there was hope.

Now that she was helpless and powerless, she had no choice but to endure it. Without being able to endure it, she would have never been able to get to where she was at the moment without the support of the Barrett family.

Luna knew Raymond could take her back, mostly because of the Barrett family and Asher's connection to them. Since she was injured, she could use this trick to gain his sympathy and achieve her goals. After witnessing this scene, Sharon pointed at Luna and exclaimed, "You cunning troublemaker! Stop your pretentious acts. You sure are good at deceiving men."

After hearing those words, Raymond frowned and glanced at Timothy, demanding, Mr. Barrett, I need an explanation for today's incident. Luna is my daughter, and I've owed her a great deal over the years. Mrs. Barrett directly insulted her and caused her harm. You should be aware of the repercussions Mrs.

Barrett will face if I decide to involve the police."

Luna had just shown remarkable understanding by not blaming Raymond and even offering him the ice bucket first. This gesture prompted Raymond to feel the need to express his anger on Luna's behalf. Luna added proudly, "That's right. Mrs. Barrett was initially sentenced to one year of probation due to her offense. She must remain in Bern City and is prohibited from coming over."

Raymond was reminded by Luna not to overlook the fact that this could be utilized.

He nodded and replied, "Indeed, Mr. Barrett. If this issue continues to escalate, Mrs. Barrett may be facing more than just a suspended sentence."

Sharon's face went pale as her anger boiled over. Luna, this cunning woman, was truly a troublemaker.

Upon hearing this, Jasmine quickly intervened, "Dad, now is not the time for such discussions. Your hands are covered in blisters. We should hurry to the hospital and address this matter promptly. Applying ice to your burns won't be very effective."

At that moment, Raymond's assistant quickly approached.

Timothy looked at Raymond and stated, "If this situation continues to escalate, fear that Luna won't be able to remain in Nord City either They all must return to Bern City and face the consequences of their actions."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1026-Luna and Sharon's expressions changed when they heard Timothy's words. They didn't want to go to jail.

Luna glanced at Raymond instinctively and uttered, "My situation is different, though."

Sharon snorted. "You're just an illegitimate daughter. What makes you so special?"

Jasmine quickly took Raymond's arm and advised, "Dad, let's go. We need to head to the hospital first. If there are any scars, the rumors will start spreading again."

Upon hearing this, Raymond remained silent. He understood that it was not appropriate to address the issue at that moment. With a determined stride, he left the private room.

Luna's back was hurting so much. Moreover, she initially thought Raymond would stand up for her!

Luna fixed her fierce gaze on Sharon and declared, "I'll remember what happened today, and I won't let it go. Just wait and see."

Luna left right after that. She needed to accompany Raymond to the hospital for treatment. This was a chance for her to act pitifully and gain sympathy, so she didn't want to miss it. As for Sharon, that despicable old woman, there would be numerous opportunities to address her later.

After the departure of the three people, the private room became quiet. Mia nibbled on her snacks while comfortably seated on a chair. "I haven't eaten anything all day, but I feel satisfied after watching the show."

It was worth it.

Timothy looked at her and asked, "How's your hand? Show me."

Mia withdrew her hand and replied, "I'm perfectly fine. It was just a drop of water on my hand. No harm done."

After Mia finished speaking, she glanced at Sharon, who appeared lost. Then she said, "The person who deserves your utmost concern at this moment is not me, but your mother."

Sharon appeared to have been struck by a powerful emotional blow, causing her to age considerably in a mere moment.

She gazed at Timothy sadly and said, "Tim, I may not be the most intelligent or outstanding mother, and I may not have the affection of your grandparents. But I've always cared for you with all my heart and soul, and I've never caused you any harm. I don't understand why you are joining forces with Luna and that little rascal to humiliate me."

Sharon simply couldn't accept this fact.

Mia was genuinely curious about how Timothy could readily accept an illegitimate child and keep it a secret from Sharon. No matter how she contemplated the situation, she found it utterly implausible. It seemed inconceivable to her that any woman could accept her husband's illegitimate child.

Timothy fell into a brief silence, his gaze fixed upon Sharon before he finally spoke up. "From the very start, I had no choice but to accept this condition. Dad's will made no mention of allocating 5% of the shares to Asher."

"If it's not 5% of the shares, then what exactly is it?"

"The will left by Dad stipulated that my half-brother and I should jointly take over the company, sharing ownership equally. However, my so-called brother's health was concerning, and he might not livet long. Before his passing, he expressed a desire for me overne allocate some of the company shares to his child, Asher He also agreed that Asher would not contest the ownership of the company with me and my children. He made it clear that agreeing to his terms would nullify our father's will."

"I see." Sharon's expression changed as a myriad of emotions overwhelmed her. She never expected that her long-dead husband would still find a way to play tricks on her.

Sharon was immediately disheartened and turned to Mia. "Do you know why I resented you so much for marrying Tim back then?"

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1027-Mia said with a wry smile, "Because you prefer a daughter-in-law with a high social status, not an orphan like me."

"That's not entirely true. Tim's father and I were also part of a marriage alliance then. Although he had feelings for another woman, his parents disapproved of her character. Ultimately, they arranged for him to marry me. I thought he would return to me once he was tired of his other pursuits outside. But I never expected him to continue his relationship with the other woman and even have an illegitimate child."

What was even more unexpected was that her husband actually wanted to leave all the company's property to the illegitimate son. If the illegitimate son hadn't been in poor health and died, and if Timothy hadn't been so outstanding, everything could have been taken away by the illegitimate son!

Upon hearing this, Mia remained silent.

Sharon continued, "I hope Tim finds a truly compatible partner to cultivate a deep and meaningful connection with. I want him to avoid repeating his father's past mistakes."

Mia glanced at Timothy awkwardly. She didn't know that Timothy's father had such emotional experiences in the past. Timothy had never mentioned these things before.

Sharon turned to Timothy and questioned him, "You mentioned that you actually intend to raise Asher as your heir. Is that true?"

"Of course, it's not true. I've never even considered allowing that child to inherit the Barrett family. These are merely Luna's fabrications, deliberately intended to deceive you."

After hearing this, Sharon's face twisted into a mocking expression as she retorted, "How am I supposed to discern the truth from your words? You've always been fiercely independent, never consulting me on anything. You've always felt like I'm a burden, keeping this from me for years. Do you think I'll feel better by treating Asher as my own grandson?"

"But I've never admitted that Asher is my child. It was your assumption, you were easily swayed by Luna's words. I warned you not to get too close to her from the beginning."

"Alright. In the end, it was completely my fault. You truly are an amazing son." After those words, Sharon delivered a resounding slap to Timothy's face. Then, she turned and left the private room, her steps staggering slightly.

Mia's gaze fell upon Timothy, whose face was partially veiled by the shadows. His current expression could not be seen clearly. She asked, "Did you not tell the truth to your mother?"

Timothy's recent explanation about the illegitimate child appeared acceptable at first glance. However, deep down, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Given Timothy's true nature, even if his father mentioned the existence of a will, it wouldn't hold any power over him. He would undoubtedly find a method to get rid of Luna, so there was absolutely no reason for him to bring her back to the Barrett family. There had to be a more significant motive behind his actions.

He gazed at her intently. "At the moment, only Grandma and I are privy to this secret."

Mia noticed Timothy's sad and dejected expression. She tilted her head. "Don't bother telling me. I have no interest in your secrets."

The next moment, he approached Mia and said in a hoarse voice, "In fact, I'm an illegitimate child too. My mother lost her child during childbirth and can never have children again. My father deceived her to bring in a child from another woman."

When Mia heard the truth, her heart suddenly skipped a beat. She never expected Timothy to be an illegitimate child as well.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen 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.

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 Kel since childhood, never facing any real challenges. However, after Dad's passing, I discovered th I about my identity. Grandma confirmed it, but I chose to avoid confronting that woman and feigned ignorance."

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 notions of love and marriage.. nex I 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 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 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."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1029-Could Timothy truly feel inferior? Mia gazed at Timothy in absolute astonishment. As the rightful heir of the Barrett family, he had always carried himself with an air of grandeur. So, to hear him utter such words of self-doubt before her was simply unfathomable. If anyone were to hear this proclamation, it would undoubtedly shatter their perception of him.

At that moment, Mia couldn't help but question if the man standing before her was truly Timothy. While he appeared to be Timothy at first glance, it became clear that he was someone entirely different. His voice was hoarse. "Don't give me such pitiful looks."

Mia's expression took on a hint of embarrassment, and her current mood was honestly quite complicated.

After all, the proud and remarkable man standing before her was once the man she had a crush on and whom she truly admired from the depths of her being. As an orphan, she struggled with low self-esteem. Yet, she considered herself incredibly fortunate to have become his wife.

Those five years of marriage represented the love of her youth, a time she had dedicated to one man. However, youth was the tribute paid. Consequently, her love for Timothy ended in divorce. Nevertheless, she never expected that Timothy was actually the illegitimate son of the Barrett family! This secret was truly unexpected and shocking!

She had once pondered the reason Timothy took Luna to the Barrett family and why he was so kind to Asher. As it turned out, there was a deeper reason behind his actions. Luna's husband was Timothy's biological brother, and Asher was his biological nephew. The connection between them ran through their shared bloodline.

Mia cleared her throat and replied firmly, "You are mistaken. Why should I empathize with you? I would rather empathize with the beggar on the roadside, than do the same for you. Frankly, your current life is much more fortunate than that of the beggar."

"Mia, I must confess that I used to be quite a badass. I didn't take marriage or relationships seriously enough. I let you down, completely oblivious to the kindness you showed me. I sincerely hope that you can…"

Mia interrupted him in time, "Stop! Don't be so sentimental. It's not typical of you."

"What should I look like in your view?" Timothy held her tightly and gazed at her intensely.

Mia struggled to catch her breath as she uttered, "Don't women always pursue you?"

"Yes, indeed." His voice was deep. Mia silently perceived him as rather narcissistic.

The next moment, Timothy crouched down to meet her eye-to-eye. At that moment, both of them locked eyes at the same level.

Mia gasped for air, her voice trembling, "What are you doing?"

His gaze was intense. "I want to kiss you."

et Mia felt the heat rush to her face upon hearing those words. With resolve, she pushed him away and firmly declared, "Your idea is intriguing, but it's important to note that it is illegal. Are you aware of that? If I obtain a lawyer's letter, I have the power to bankrupt you. Can you even fathom the consequences?"

She struggled to break free, but Timothy held her firmly in his arms. He hugged her dominantly, and there was a hint of mischief in his voice, may have been teasing you, but it's clear that you are taking this seriously. After all, your brother is a barrister."

"It's great that you're aware. I'm no longer the inferior person I once was during my marriage to you five years ago."

"I know, so I can only dream about these things." His gaze grew intense, direct, and unabashed.

Mia had been going through a marital discord for three years and knew exactly what his gaze meant. She tilted her head, avoiding his gaze, and said, "You… let me go.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 1030-"I won't let you go! If I do, you'll leave again, just like you did five years ago."

"Timothy, please understand that it was you who handed me the divorce agreement five years ago and wanted to evict me from the house." As Mia reminisced about that fateful moment, she couldn't help but yearn to banish him to the depths of outer space.

Timothy replied, "Actually, after I handed you the divorce agreement, I deeply regretted my decision shortly thereafter."

"Really? Why couldn't I tell?" Mia gazed up and down at Timothy. She couldn't believe that he regretted their divorce back then.

She sneered. "I remembered that back then, you were surrounded by a stunning woman. How could you possibly regret divorcing me?"

Timothy pursed his lips. "At that time, I had never felt any affection for any woman. To me, they were just like the decorations in my home." "You mean, I'm also a decoration?" Mia's gaze was cold. She was filled with a burning desire to slap him.

"No, you're different."

"Do you honestly expect me to believe that? In the end, you still handed me the divorce agreement and kicked me out."

The next moment, he firmly grasped her wrist and pressed it against his face. Mia was taken aback. What was his intention?

She wanted to pull her hand back, but he held it firmly. His eyes were intense and heavy as he said, "Then give me a slap to release your anger." "Are you crazy, Timothy?"

"I was indeed crazy. After we filed for divorce, and you left the Barrett residence, Kalways felt unsettled. At that moment, I couldn't quite understand why, but when I finally recognized my feelings for you, you had already vanished. The Lane family informed me of your passing and your permanent departure from this world."

Mia remained silent as she pondered upon the arrangements made by her brothers during that particular moment. She was so groggy that she could barely comprehend the events unfolding around her.

It wasn't until later, when she fully regained consciousness, that she realized she had been brought to the hospital in Nord City. At that moment she was completely her babies might not survive.net devastated when she was told that Ultimately, her brothers resorted to having a psychiatrist hypnotize her, causing her to forget the five years of her marriage and the existence of Timothy.

Mia pursed her lips. "Actually, my brothers didn't lie to you. I nearly died at that time because I refused to give up the baby. I had to stay in the intensive care unit."

Upon hearing this, Timothy's eyes were filled with guilt. He expressed, "I apologize for not doing a good job in the past. I never imagined that I would one day be drawn to a woman, and I can't forget you."

Upon hearing his delayed confession, Mia lowered her gaze and asked, "Haven't you been leading a good life for the past five years?"

"It's not good because I don't have you."

"You were fine without me before." Mia's eyes were always guarded, unmoved by his confession. Now, she appeared rational and grounded. After all, being a hopeless romantic once was enough.

"It was because I hadn't known you were alive then, but now it's because I've lost you. It's different."

Mia avoided his intense gaze as she responded, "Timothy, I truly embrace and accept your heartfelt words and apology. I don't hate you anymore."

"Really?" Timothy's eyes held a glimmer of surprise, akin to a mischievous dog playfully wagging its tail.

He swallowed. "Mia, I'm so happy."

"It's too early for you to be happy."