Ch. 531..540
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 531-Observing Dahlia and Dixie’s behavior, Mla realized that they hadn’t changed one bit.
Kaleb responded with a stem expression, “These fruits are meant for Mrs. Barrett.” “But she’s already divorced from Timothy! Why do you still address her as ‘Mrs. Barrett‘?
“We’re already being generous by not requesting her to leave. And yet, she still has the audacity to help herself to the fruits?” *That’s right. These imported fruits are quite expensive. I highly doubt certain individuals could afford such luxuries now after leaving the Barrett family.” Mia chose not to confront Dahlia and Dixie. Instead, she asked Kaleb, “Could you please bring them another plate of fruits?” Kaleb promptly returned with a fresh plate of fruits, placing it in front of Dahlia and Dixle with a thud.
With grace, he then served Mia a glass of freshly squeezed juice.
“Thank you.” Mia acknowledged, accepting the drink and sipping it. She observed as Dahlia and Dixie took selfies with their juice, meticulously adjusting their angles for the perfect shot.
Feeling somewhat amused, Mia remarked, “If you keep squeezing in like that, you might just burst the implants in your fake breasts.” Dixie immediately became defensive, asserting, “What do you mean by fake breasts? Mine are the real. deal passed down through genetics!” Dahlia stood confidently, stating, “Absolutely! My daughter’s figure is naturally stunning. Some people can only envy and resent her because of their meager physique.” “Yeah, genetically inherited implants!” It seemed that Dahlia’s bust size changed every year, and this time, Dixie’s had too. Despite this, Dahlia and Dixie appeared unwilling to concede.
Turning to Mia, Dixie remarked, “Your outfit looks like it’s from a high–end brand’s latest collection. Where did you find such a convincing knockoff?” “I got it from the mall. “Haha, how did you manage to find such a convincing knockoff in a regular mall? Did you stumble upon it. in the flea market?” Mia smiled knowingly. “Why don’t you take a quess?” At that moment, the faint sound of a vehicle could be heard from outside the courtyard.
Dahlia and Disle exchanged a glance. “Dixle, could that be Tim returning?” “I think so too, especially since Mrs. Barrett Senior has been discharged from the hospital. Tim is likely coming by for a visit, Mom, how do you like my makeup today? Do you think it’s striking enough?” “It looks absolutely stunning! You’ll definitely captivate Tim today. Your future in high society is so close!
Some people can only envy you.” Dahlia’s words stunned Mia, but she maintained her composure and continued to sip her juice.
In the distance, Dixie’s coquettish volce could be heard, “Oh, Tim I’ve missed you so much–Ouch!” Just then, the courtyard echoed with Dixie’s anguished cries.
Glancing over, Mia caught sight of Dixie sprawled on the grass, her legs flailing awkwardly and pathetically.
A subtle smirk played on Mia’s lips as she observed Timothy walk in without acknowledging them.
“Can’t you be a bit more considerate toward Dixie?” “Yeah, Dixie is your cousin, for goodness‘ sake! Why didn’t you catch her just now? Look at her condition!
Dahlia scolded, helping Dixie inside as she limped, her expression filled with disapproval.
Looking at Dahlia and Dixie, Timothy furrowed his brow. “Who are you two, anyway?” In response to Timothy’s question, Mia burst into laughter. Could Timothy not recognize them?
Dahlia nervously interjected, “I’m your distant aunt, and Dixie is my daughter–your cousin!” Timothy’s expression remained stoic. “I don’t have distant relatives, let alone distant cousins,” he insisted.
“Tim, you’re being quite harsh now, pretending not to know us.” Growing increasingly impatient, Timothy instructed Kaleb, “Escort them out.” Kaleb, who had long grown tired of Dahlia and Dixie, promptly intervened, stating, “Please follow me. The
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 532-As the situation took a negative turn, Dahlia hastily exclaimed, “Mrs. Barrett Senior, could you please come out and settle this?
“We heard you were discharged from the hospital, so we brought gifts to visit you. We never expected to be kicked out!” Frowning, Mia retorted, “Hush, you’ll wake Grandma.” Weren’t they aware that Laura was resting?
“Okay, okay, what’s all this noise about?” At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and Laura stepped out. Catching sight of Mia, she greeted her with a warm smile, “My dear Mia, come here. Let me get a good look at you.” Just as Mia stood up, Dixie hurried toward Laura, crying out, “Mrs. Barrett Senior!” However, Laura deftly moved aside, causing Dixie to miss her and tumble painfully to the floor.
Mia cringed at the sound, almost as if she could feel the pain herself.
Laura gently patted her chest. “My delicate body can’t endure being tackled like that. Mia, come here, let me have a look at you.” Mia grinned as she approached, assisting Laura in settling onto the sofa. “Grandma, did we disturb your sleep?” “It’s alright, I’ve already had a long nap. It’s time to wake up, or else I’ll struggle to sleep tonight,” Laura reassured.
Just then, Dahlia stepped forward, offering a gift box.
“Mrs. Barrett Senior, I heard you have a fondness for scarves. I specifically visited this store and picked up their latest collection. The colors in this batch are limited edition, only one of each.” “Really? Let me take a look.” Mia cast a glance at the box, noticing it bore a striking resemblance to the packaging from the store where she purchased her scarves.
Was it merely a coincidence?
As Dahlia revealed the contents of the box, Mia observed three scarves nestled inside.
Turning to Mia, Dahlia proposed, “I noticed you also got some scarves. Why not show them to Mrs.
Barrett Senior?” Maintaining her composure, Mia opened her box, revealing scarves that were an exact match in color to the ones Dahlia had selected.
A brief, awkward silence hung in the air.
Suddenly, Dahlia spoke sharply, “Mia, why would you buy counterfeit goods? You know Mrs. Barrett Senior adores scarves.
“Even if you couldn’t afford it, resorting to fake items to deceive her is unacceptable.
“Imagine if she wears it in public, and someone recognizes it as fake–it would bring shame to the Barrett family!” Laura scrutinized the scarves in the boxes, swiftly discerning between the authentic and the counterfeit.
Mia’s smile broadened as she interjected. “It’s still uncertain who bought the counterfeit goods, isn’t it?” “Mia, what are you suggesting? Given your circumstances as an orphan without support and with adoptive parents facing financial struggles, how could you possibly afford a silk scarf worth over a thousand dollars?” Rising to her feet, Dixie coldly retorted. “Let’s face it, Mia. It’s clear you purchased the counterfeit goods. especially considering your recent divorce from Tim.
“How could you suddenly have the money to afford such expensive scarves?” Mia clicked her tongue disapprovingly before presenting the receipt. “Here’s the receipt from my purchase today. Would you like to double–check?” “This can’t be!” As Dahlia examined the receipt, she found no evidence of forgery.
Feeling a pang of unease, she shifted her gaze and commented, “Humph, in this day and age, anything can be falsified.” “Exactly. Considering your background, it’s clear you can’t afford it. Stop pretending.” Turning to Timothy, Mia retorted, “But I went shopping with him today. He can vouch for me.” Upon hearing this, Dahlia and Dixie were left momentarily speechless, their expressions frozen in astonishment.
They hadn’t expected Timothy to join Mia on her shopping excursion.
Now, caught off guard, they found themselves scrambling to come up with a plausible explanation.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 533-With a smirk, Mia gazed at Dahlia and Dixie. “Do you still have anything to say?” Dahlia and Dixie felt a flush of embarrassment. They had expected Mia to be out shopping with Timothy. If they questioned the authenticity of Mia’s purchase, wouldn’t they also be questioning Timothy’s taste?
Enraged, Dixie managed a strained smile as she replied, “Considering Tim was with you, it’s unlikely the scarves are fake.” Dode had intended to assert dominance over Mia, but her plan seemed to have backfired!
With a knowing smile, Mia glanced at them. “So, if mine aren’t knockoffs, does that mean yours are?” Dode’s expression froze as she struggled to come up with a response.
Undeterred, Mia pressed on. “These scarves are limited edition, with just a single authentic piece available across all the malls in Jeinburg.” Seizing the opportunity, Dahlia reprimanded Dixie, “I told you to buy the scarves from the mall, but your insisted on having a friend buy them for you! Look what happened–you got scammed, didn’t you?” Dixie quickly caught on and responded tearfully, “Mom, I had no idea my friend would deceive me like that.” Mia couldn’t help but admire Dahlia and Dixie’s acting skills. They had effortless around.
Just then, Laura intervened, saying. “That’s enough!” turned the situation Dahlia quickly turned to Laura with a pleading expression. “Mrs. Barrett Senior, Dixie was misled by her friend. There’s no way she’d knowingly purchase fake goods as gifts for you.
“Besides, you’ve already seen much of the world. You don’t need such trivial items. Anyway, the scarves are simply a small gesture from us, wouldn’t you agree?” Mia clicked her tongue disapprovingly. “Buying counterfeit goods just to save a few bucks doesn’t exactly scream sincerity.” Mia was well aware of Laura’s contempt for Dahlia and Dixie. Despite Laura’s cold treatment toward them, they shamelessly continued to visit, pretending to be oblivious to her disdain.
Dealing with such brazen individuals was undeniably frustrating.
Dixie swiftly turned to Timothy, her eyes brimming with tears. “Tim, please believe me, I didn’t mean it like that!” Timothy’s demeanor hardened as he responded, “I don’t know you.” Dixie faltered for a moment, her voice catching. “But we were so close when we were younger. How did things change as we grew up? I recall you once sald-” Upon hearing this, Mia’s Interest was piqued. Could Timothy have some history with Dixie?
However, Laura intervened sternly, cutting off Dahlia and Dixie. “That’s enough. Your grandfather was the one who shamelessly proposed the marriage contract, but our family never agreed to it.
“If you continue spreading such rumors, it will tarnish Timothy’s reputation; expect to receive a lawyer’s letter if you continue.” Dahlia remained resolute, retorting. “Mrs. Barrett Senior, we haven’t spread any rumors. Now that Tim is divorced and single again, I simply thought it would be beneficial for Tim and Dixie to reconnect, considering they were childhood friends.
“After all, it’s better than Tim associating with those women of dubious backgrounds. You shouldn’t have allowed such individuals to marry into our family in the first place!” Laura fired back sharply, “Remember when Tim was on the verge of death? You all scurried away, afraid I’d track you down and coerce you into marrying into the Barrett family!” Mia couldn’t help but vividly recall that tumultuous time when Timothy’s accident rocked the Barrett family to its core.
A heavy silence settled over the living room as Dahlia and Dixie bowed their heads, unable to muster a response.
After all, who, in their right mind, would risk marrying someone on the brink of death?
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 534-Laura pressed on, During that time, Mia was the only one who stepped up, showing a moral character that far surpassed those motivated solely by self–interest.” Dahlia and Dixie were rendered speechless by Laura’s statement.
A sense of satisfaction welled up within Mia, and a faint smile played on her lips.
However, she couldn’t help but notice Timothy’s unwavering gaze fixed upon her from the corner of her eye. Mia swiftly looked away, ignoring Timothy’s presence beside her.
She had no desire to discem Timothy’s expression, nor did she wish to speculate about it.
Timothy’s voice cut through the tense atmosphere. “Kaleb, escort these two out and ensure they never set foot in the Barrett residence again.” “Mrs. Barrett Senior, If we’ve caused any offense, please don’t take it to heart!” “Yeah, Mrs. Barrett Senior, we beg you not to drive us away!” However, Laura didn’t even spare a glance for Dahlia and Dixie. Instead, she simply lowered her head and poured herself a cup of tea.
In truth, Laura had been tolerating their presence solely out of respect for her patriarch.
Nonetheless, Dahlia and Dixie’s disrespect toward Mia moments ago crossed a line that Laura couldn’t overlook.
Once Dahlia and Dixie were escorted out, the living room returned to its serene ambiance.
“Mia, don’t let their words affect you. I’ve always held you in high regard,” Laura reassured Mia.
“I understand,” Mia replied. She gently grasped Laura’s hand, feeling somewhat moved.
In the past, Dahlia and Dixie had ridiculed her behind closed doors. Yet, this time seemed different.
Perhaps aware of her recent divorce from Timothy, they displayed a newfound audacity, boldly daring to mock her even in Laura’s presence.
However, Mia hadn’t anticipated Laura’s strong defense!
“Mia, I’ve heard rumors that you’re the true heiress of the Lane family, and Maya is just an adopted daughter. Is this true?” Laura inquired.
Ma nodded in confirmation, “Yes, that’s correct,” a while I’m glad you’ve reunited with your family, I find it difficult to believe that you suddenly emerged as the hetess of the Lane family.
Sven? you aresy discovered your family before this revelation? Why didn’t they reveal your true identity to you? Why was it kept hidden?” Sensing Laura’s concern, Mia felt a warm sensation in her heart.
She explained with a smile, “My brothers were concerned that my newfound wealth might lead to resentment from others.” Mia proceeded to recount the entire story, elaborating on her brothers‘ antics of pretending to be poor.
Laura found solace in Mia’s explanation. “So, if I understand correctly, your older brother, Connor, was the doctor who performed my surgery last time, as a favor to you.
“Yes, exactly.” “Hmph, it’s outrageous that Maya would fabricate such lies, claiming that my surgery was due to her efforts.
“She even tried to manipulate Tim into marrying her using that excuse. What a shameless woman! Thankfully, Tim saw through her deceit!” Mia cast a glance at Timothy, a hint of amusement in her eyes. “Indeed, Grandma, who would consent to such terms, right?” “What a heartless bastard!” Laura’s words resonated with conviction.
Timothy was utterly caught off guard.
Suppressing a smile. Mia nodded solemnly. “You’re absolutely right, Grandma Laura.” After saying those words, Mia couldn’t help but feel Timothy’s intense gaze upon her, tinged with a hint of mischief.
Mia straightened her posture. After all, she wasn’t the one who had uttered those words.
Laura took hold of her hand and remarked, “Mia, knowing that the Lane family will support you in the future puts my mind at ease.
“Anyway, take a look at these photos of some promising young men. They all come from excellent files and are quite handsome loa Ata was pushed. What could Laura passibly be up to?
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 535-Mia gazed at the collection of men’s photos before her, momentarily stunned by the unfolding situation.
Was Laura thinking about setting her up on blind dates?
Timothy’s expression immediately soured. “Grandma, what’s going on?” “I’m just trying to find potential matches for Mia!” Timothy pressed his lips together, a surge of jealousy coursing through him. “Grandma, I’m right here!” Laura’s attempt to set up Mia with potential suitors right in front of him–Was she treating him as though he were invisible?
Adding to the complexity, Mia was carrying Timothy’s babies. How could he allow her to marry someone else?
Laura arched an eyebrow. “Well, don’t just stand there. Come and help me screen these men. Check if any of them have any red flags or sketchy backgrounds.” Timothy was utterly furious. What was Laura trying to imply?
Timothy adjusted his tie, his face assuming a stern expression as he remained silent.
Looking at the photos, Mia sighed. “Grandma, to be honest, I haven’t given much thought to relationships lately.” Timothy’s expression brightened upon hearing Mia’s words.
Yet, Laura’s disappointment was evident. “I guess you’re right. Given your move to Nord City, it would make sense to marry someone from there. I overlooked that detail.” Mia couldn’t help but feel exasperated. It seemed Laura didn’t quite comprehend her intentions.
Upon learning about Mia’s plans, Timothy couldn’t hide his frown. He began envisioning a scenario where Mia would return to Nord City, possibly never coming back to Bern City.
What would he do in that situation?
A sense of unease gripped Timothy as he struggled to find a solution to persuade Mia to stay.
Suddenly, Timothy’s gaze shifted to Mia’s abdomen.
If Laura were aware of Mia’s pregnancy with Timothy’s child, she would undoubtedly insist that Mia stay in Bern City.
Certainly, resisting Laura’s sincere plea would be challenging for Mia.
Feeling Timothy’s eyes on her, Mia became uneasy. Quickly, she grabbed a pillow to shield her abdomen, silently cursing.
Why was Timothy giving her such a look? Was he attempting to subtly hint at Laura about her pregnancy.
hoping it would persuade her to stay?
Mia’s brow furrowed slightly. She couldn’t allow Timothy to have that opportunity. She wasn’t sure if she could resist being swayed.
She quickly got up. “Grandma Laura, I need to use the restroom real quick.” “Go ahead. When you come back, dinner will be ready. I’ve instructed the cooks to prepare your favorite dishes.” Taking a deep breath, Mia headed upstairs to the restroom. Despite appreciating Laura’s kindness, she longed for independence.
Upon exiting the restroom, Mia spotted Timothy waiting outside.
Timothy cast a condescending glance down at her. “Where are you planning to take my babies?” Mia’s breath caught. Her suspicions were validated. Timothy had indeed set his sights on her little ones.
She tenderly touched her abdomen, locking eyes with him. “You were quite clear in the past about not Liking children and not wanting them.” Upon hearing this, Timothy’s eyes turned cold, followed by a brief flicker of vulnerability.
His lips tightened as he affirmed, “I did say that.” “Given your firm stance against having children, why are you pretending now?” Mia retorted, her gaze sharp with irony.
She recalled questioning Timothy about his views on having children many times, yet he had always remained steadfast.
Timothy tightly gripped her wrist. “The twins are mine too. You don’t have the sole authority to decide where they will live; they should stay here.” Timothy was teistent that Atia elve birth to their babies in Bern City. From his expression, Mia could tell he wasn’t kine She dehantly raised her chin and replied, “Go ahead and try. Let’s see if my six brothers would agree to that I’m no longer the vulnerable orphan you and your family can push around!”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 536-Timothy’s hand tightened gradually, a chill settling into his stender lips.
“What do you mean by ‘go ahead and try? Just remember, this is Bern City! It’s not your brothers” territory, and they have no authority to take my children away.” The tension in the air thickened between them.
Unexpectedly, Mia erupted into laughter, regarding Timothy with a look of amusement. “But I never claimed the twins in my belly were yours.” Timothy hesitated for a moment. “What do you mean?” “Precisely what I said. Can’t you understand?” Mia tried to distance herself, but Timothy held onto her shoulder, his eyes showing a tinge of bloodshot If they aren’t mine, then who is their father?” After all, both Connor and Claude were Mia’s brothers, and the men she had recently been linked with belonged to the Lane family as well.
Therefore, Mia didn’t have any other men in her life. That implied there was only one potential father for the twins in her belly–Timothy!
Suppressing the turmoil within, Mia maintained a composed exterior as she locked eyes with him.
“To be honest, I’m not entirely sure. Before the notion of divorce came up, you were frequently absent from home. There were also rumors circulating about your involvement with other women.
“So, one night, I went to a bar, got drunk, and ended up hooking up with a stranger. That’s when I became pregnant.” As her words hung in the air, Mia sensed Timothy’s gaze intensifying.
He furrowed his brow. “You’re not telling the truth.” Mia lowered her eyelids slightly, adopting a mask of indifference.
“If it weren’t for that, do you truly believe I would have resorted to leveraging my pregnancy? At that moment, I found myself vulnerable and alone when you decided to cast me out.” Sensing Timothy’s grip loosened, she continued, “It’s more than just that. I also doubted the paternity of the babies. Despite our previous intimacy, I took precautions afterward, convinced that I couldn’t have conceived.
“I was afraid that if you discovered I had been intimate with another man and became pregnant, you would retaliate against me. So, I decided to keep quiet.” Standing before Timothy, Mia seemed somewhat diminutive.
“Mia, do you genuinely expect me to buy into what you’re saying?” “Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you. After all, I am the heiress of the Lane family now, whether the twins are yours or not doesn’t concern me in the least…” “If you were worried about me finding out that the babies aren’t mine, then why were you insistent earlier that they belonged to your brother?” Confronted by Timothy’s intense gaze, Mia grappled to respond, stating, “It’s simply because I had my brother to rely on, even though I was initially unaware of my family’s wealth and influence.
“I never claimed that the twins were my brother’s. That was your assumption from the beginning.” Timothy remained unmoved, his once alluring features now darkened with anger, his eyes revealing emotions he hadn’t acknowledged.
After a momentary silence, he eventually released her hand. “Mia, have you ever uttered a truthful word?” “Well, my principles are generally straightforward: I speak appropriately based on the circumstances.” She slowly withdrew her hand and added, “That’s precisely why I chose not to disclose my pregnancy to Grandma. After all, the twins don’t carry the Barrett lineage.
“If Grandma were to find out, it would only bring her sadness and heartache.” Mia pursed her lips. “And, just to clarify, I didn’t lie. From the very beginning, I never acknowledged that the babies belonged to you.” A bitter chuckle escaped Timothy’s lips. He felt utterly foolish.
“Mia.” Laura’s voice suddenly interjected.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 537-Upon hearing Laura’s voice, Mia’s expression instantly paled.
Had Laura overheard their conversation just now?
She felt momentarily flustered. The last person she wanted to hurt was Laura.
As Timothy and Mia turned, they noticed Laura waiting.
Mia’s expression became somewhat uneasy as she greeted her. “Hello, Grandma.” “Why are you both lingering here? Let’s go and eat. I noticed you hadn’t returned for a while, and I started to wonder if you’d gotten stuck in the bathroom, so I came to check.” Hearing this, Mia let out a sigh of relief. “Grandma Laura, we just had a short conversation and lost track.
of time a bit.” Linking her arms with Laura’s, the two of them made their way toward the dining room.
Timothy observed Mia’s departing figure, his gaze intensifying.
Throughout the meal, Mia deliberately ignored Timothy, who was seated across from her.
Turning to Laura, she remarked, “Grandma, you should rest now. I’ll leave first. I’ll come visit you again soon.” “Alright, be sure to spend more time with me before you depart for Nord City.” Laura responded.
Mia’s eyes brimmed with tears as she nodded earnestly.
Upon exiting the Barrett residence, she brushed away her tears. At that moment, a tissue was offered to her, and she recognized Timothy’s refined and slender fingers.
With a fleeting look, she accepted the tissue and blew her nose forcefully.
Observing her somewhat brusque actions, Timothy furrowed his brow and inquired, “What’s the name of that bar?” “What?” Mia glanced at him, momentarily puzzled, before grasping the meaning behind his question.
She swiftly replied, “Why do you want to know?” “I’ll help you find that guy,” Timothy responded.
143 “No, thank you. I’ve already decided to raise the twins on my own.” Mia replied, her demeanor resolute. It appeared she had no intention of searching for the twins‘ biological father.
Witnessing her determination, Timothy tell a twinge in his heart. “Are you really okay with the twins never knowing who then father is?” he inquired.
Mia turned away, a touch of bitterness evident in her eyes.
“In the end, that man remains oblivious to the bables‘ existence. He certainly wouldn’t want them, and might even pressure me into terminating the pregnancy.
“Knowing this inevitable outcome, how could I bring myself to tell him?” Mia had no idea what Timothy would do next after leveraging her twins to coerce her into staying in Bern City. She certainty wouldn’t risk jeopardizing her bables!
The two stood in a standoff at the entrance of the residence, nelther budging.
Nonetheless, Timothy could detect an underlying tone in Mia’s words.
It felt as though she were subtly mocking his initial reluctance to have children and even pressuring her to consider terminating the pregnancy.
However, that was a reality he couldn’t deny.
Furrowing his brow, Timothy spoke up. “I can drive you back. Do you want to go to campus or head home?” “It’s alright. I’ll walk on my own,” Mia replied resolutely.
“It’s not easy to find a cab around here, you know.” Timothy insisted.
Mia nodded. “I’m aware. My brother will come to pick me up.” As she finished speaking, a sleek black luxury car pulled up next to them.
Claude emerged from the car, looking remarkably handsome. He took off his black sunglasses and walked over. “Mia, let’s go.” “I’m coming.” At the sight of Claude, a faint smile appeared on Mia’s lips.
She turned to Timothy beside her and remarked, “If you need to reach me, please send a text instead of 70:
visiting the campus like you did today. It can be disruptive to other students.” After saying that, Mia continued walking toward Claude without looking back.
However, she sensed Timothy’s palpable gaze trailing her from behind.
As Mia settled into Claude’s car, she couldn’t help but notice its luxurious appearance.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 538-Claude stood outside, shooting Timothy a launting glance, With a nonchalant air, he said, “From now on, Mia will have a dedicated chauffeur whenever she goes out.
“We also have plenty of sports cars walling for her at home. She doesn’t need to ride in any other man’s old–fashioned car.” Claude deliberately threw shade at Timothy’s luxurious car, highlighting the new model he had purchased that day.
Watching as Claude drove off with Mia, Timothy stood alone.
He promptly took out his phone and called Caleb, asking, “Are you available? Can you come with me to the car dealership?” Half an hour later, the two met outside the dealership.
Caleb looked hesitant as he spoke, “Tim, I heard a rumor recently. I’m not sure if it’s true.” Anticipating Caleb’s words. Timothy quickly adopted a stern expression. “You might want to keep that to yourself.” “Come on, Tim. Don’t be so uptight. We’re friends, right? Can’t you satisfy my curiosity a little? So, is your ex–wife Mia really the heiress of the Lane family?” “Yes,” Timothy replied curtly.
Caleb looked shocked. “Damn! What a dramatic twist! I always thought she was just an orphan. I never imagined she’d become the Lane family heiress after divorcing you!
“Tim, I’m curious, how does that make you feel?” Timothy pursed his lips coldly. “It’s good that she found her family.” “Well, that’s not entirely inaccurate,” Caleb remarked, “but don’t you find the task of winning your wife back significantly more challenging now?
“It’s gone from easy–peasy to downright daunting. With six brothers backing her up, they could easily overpower you.” Timothy gazed at the luxurious cars before him, his tone calm. “Who said I’m trying to win her back?” “Well calling it quits might be a wise move too. There are plenty of fish in the sea, after all. Oh, and Tim.
what made you suddenly decide to switch cars?” Timothy remained silent; he didn’t want to explain his actions. Realizing his impulsiveness. Timothy felt a surge of frustration.
He couldn’t believe he was checking out new cars just because of Claude’s remarks. It was completely out of character for him!
Ten minutes later, Timothy ended up trading his car for the latest high–end model, feeling even more.
vexed.
Indeed, he felt a sinister sense of rivalry!
Upon reaching campus, Mia realized she needed to concentrate on her academic exams.
After all these were tests she hadn’t taken before, and with graduation approaching, this was her final. opportunity to make up for them.
Looking at Mia, Claude spoke up. “Mia, there’s no need for you to push yourself so hard. Remember, you’re the heiress of our family. Dominic has even donated a building to the college.
“Do you really think the college authorities would dare to deny you your graduation certificate?” Mia fell silent for a moment. “Claude, I don’t want people to see me as some idle rich girl. I want to stay true to myself.
Watching Mia leave. Claude couldn’t resist messaging their family group chat. “How can Mia be so diligent, obedient, and sensible? She’s just too adorable!” Liam snorted and replied, “You lucked out this time. Next time, I should be the one picking up Mia!” As Mia headed toward the library, she received a WhatsApp message from Gina. “Mia, are you free tomorrow night?” Mia replied with a call, saying. “I don’t have anything planned for tomorrow. What’s up?” “Taylor’s organizing a high school reunion in Jeinburg tomorrow. Will you be going?”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 539-Mia wasn’t enthusiastic about going to the high school reunion, but when she heard the name “Taylor“. she immediately understood Gina’s motivation for attending.
After all, Gina had always harbored a secret admiration for Taylor!
Mia chuckled playfully as she quipped, “Gigi, are you considering going to the class reunion, or are you more excited about seeing Taylor?” Gina nervously cleared her throat. “Mia, please don’t phrase it that way. I simply thought if Taylor was the one organizing the reunion, it wouldn’t be ideal if only a few people attended.
“But I do feel a bit awkward going alone. Would you be willing to accompany me?” “Of course, I’d be happy to.” Mia couldn’t possibly turn down Gina’s request.
Given Gina and Taylor’s shared history, along with Gina’s internship at the same company as Taylor’s. their interactions had undeniably grown more frequent.
With any luck, this reunion might just spark something between Taylor and Gina.
“In that case, I’ll go ahead and add you to the WhatsApp group for the class reunion.” “Sounds good.” After ending the call, Mia made her way to the study hall.
As she settled into her seat, her attention was drawn to the multiple WhatsApp notifications lighting her phone from the reunion group chat.
Upon opening the chat, she noticed several ongoing conversations among the members.
Gina had even specifically mentioned her. “Welcome, Mia, to the group.” Mia replied with a waving emoji before placing her phone down to concentrate on her studies.
During a restroom break, she checked her phone again and discovered that someone had mentioned her in the group chat.
“Mia, why aren’t you responding to everyone? Don’t act aloof!” Gina interjected, trying to explain on Mia’s behalf. “Mia is probably studying in the study hall. She’s busy preparing for her exams.” Awake him university for a few years. Fcouldn’t believe it until now. It looks like ***Save and taking exame e most bene to retum to university as a mature student, don’t you think?
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We’ve never really seen eye to eye with them before.” Mia replied casualb, Thad a feeling it was them just now.” Theard Ramona’s family struck it rich from a demolition project. Now she’s always showing off luxury items in the class group chat.
“But despite her efforts to catch the attention of the class heartthrob, Jeremy Kelce, he hardly acknowledges her.
“Rumor has it he’s dating a social media influencer from a wealthy family, and she might join us:
tomorrow.” Reading the chatter about her former classmates, Mia recognized how swiftly time had flown.
Being an orphan, she hadn’t stayed in touch with her old classmates much.
Furthermore, after her secret marriage to Timothy, Mia had chosen to maintain a low profile and limit her interactions with her former peers.
At that moment, she spotted an announcement from the university. “Dana McQueen has been expelled.” Upon seeing the notice, Mia was momentarily taken aback.
After all it hadn’t been long since the college’s music show concluded. It was during that time that Mia coincidentally encountered Dana at the Music School.
They had developed a strong bond due to their shared background as orphans. It was astonishing how swiftly circumstances could evolve.
F16 BONUS As Mia got ready to depart from campus, Liam, wearing a mask and cap, arrived to pick her up.
Upon settling into the car, she asked, “Llam, I heard your movie is set to release soon. Aren’t you supposed to be occupied with that?” *Regardless of how busy I am, picking you up is always my top priority. And don’t forget, I’m the one financing this film. Who would dare to question me?”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 540-Mia fell silent for a moment. Was this the power of wealth?
Recalling Dana’s disciplinary notice. Mia couldn’t resist inquiring. “Liam. I stumbled upon Dana’s disciplinary report today. What about Maya? Have there been any updates regarding her?” These days, everyone seemed to be implicitly avoiding any mention of Maya.
Liam responded casually. “The Barretts are pressing charges against Maya for assault. Jason insisted on it, so Maya remains in custody. We’ll have to wait for the trial. She won’t be released anytime soon.” A hint of resentment flickered in Liam’s gaze.
It was clear that Maya had been orchestrating trouble from the beginning, purposefully keeping Mia’s whereabouts hidden, which resulted in the Lane family taking years to locate Mia.
However, simply locking her up and pressing charges felt too forgiving for Maya’s actions.
If they were in Nord City, Liam definitely wouldn’t let Maya off the hook so easily.
“I remember Maya mentioning that she’s made significant contributions to the Lane family over the years. What exactly has she done?” “Well, you shouldn’t take Maya’s words too seriously. She believes looking after Grandma is challenging.
but all she does is keep her company.
“With numerous maids at her disposal, Maya hardly needs to lift a finger. If it weren’t for Grandma, would Maya have returned to our family to live as a heiress? She’s just a greedy opportunist!” Lowering her gaze, Mia inquired, “How is Grandma’s health holding up?” “It’s not great, mainly because past events have taken a toll on her mentally. It’s left her emotionally scarred, and that’s not something surgery can fix.
“Mia, once everything here is resolved, let’s return to Nord City together and visit Grandma.” “Okay.” Mia took a deep breath, stealing a glance at the passing scenery outside.
Her resit exams were scheduled for the following week, and by the end of the month, she would officially graduate.
It was time to begin working on her thesis. Indeed, everything seemed to be approaching quickly.
Upon arriving home that evening. Mia was surprised to find only Patricia present. “Where is everyone else?” she asked, puzzled.
“Well, Aunt Karen had urgent family matters to attend to. And Grandma Edna mentioned she would be back for the next doctor’s appointment, so they both left in a hurry.
“I didn’t try to convince them to stay.” Patricia explained.
Mia snorted dismissively. “They’re probably afraid I’ll ask them for money, which is why they left so abruptly!” But perhaps it was for the best that they departed to prevent any potential conflict.
Later that evening, the entire family gathered for dinner. Mia couldn’t resist mentioning her plans to attend her class reunion the following night.
Her brothers immediately turned to her, their expressions wary. “We’ll accompany you!” Mia couldn’t help but feel exasperated. “It’s alright. I’ll be attending with Gina.” She knew that if all six of her brothers tagged along, they would inevitably steal the spotlight at the reunion.
After all, Mia had hopes of setting up Gina and Taylor.
Dominic spoke sincerely. “Mia, usually these class reunions revolve around flaunting and comparison. If you attend alone, I’m concerned you might get bullied.” “Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. After all, I’m now the heiress of the Lane family. Who would dare to challenge me?” The next morning, as Mia got ready to leave, Eva pulled her aside. “Mia, are you planning to wear that outfit today? What about the clothes and dresses I bought for you last time?” “Well, I just grabbed a random outfit this morning. Plus, I won’t be the main focus at today’s reunion, so why make a big deal out of it?” “No, that won’t do. Appearance means everything at these reunions. Hurry up and change into something else!” Eva insisted.
With a resigned expression, Mia changed into another outfit before heading out.
However, she opted for something subtle and understated, without any prominent brand logos.
At that moment, a message appeared in the class reunion group chat. “We’ll be having dinner at a five- star restaurant tonight, and Jeremy is treating everyone.”