Ch. 601..610
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 601-Seeing how everyone swooned over Mia, Shelly stomped her feet in frustration as she whined, “Aunt Sharon, look how smug she is now!” Sharon snorted. “No one asked for your two cents.” She was aware of it too.
“Aunt Sharon, it’s not like I’m wrong. Anyone here would think Mia’s actually the host, instead of you. She’s already divorced from Timothy, she doesn’t have the right to steal the show today!” Sharon was well aware of this, but she couldn’t afford to offend Mia since she was the daughter of the Lane family now.
Sharon might be the Lady of the Barrett family, but Laura was more superior than her. Timothy couldn’t care less about her either. There was nothing she could do.
Struggling to mask her defiance, she said with an awkward expression. “Right, I assume everyone’s tired from all that talk. Why don’t you all grab something to eat?” In fact, Mia felt quite hungry. She strode toward the dining area and grabbed some food. Eva was standing next to her. “Mia, did you see Mrs. Barrett’s expression earlier? I noticed that her necklace was quite exquisite as well. It’s a piece worn by the Duchess, but of course, it’s incomparable to yours. Yours has been worn by the Queen.” “Sharon–I mean, Mrs. Barrett. She’s obsessed with comparing herself with others. What you said earlier must’ve hurt her badly.” She figured Sharon would be awash in dread.
Mia flashed a smile at Eva, reverting her gaze to her bracelet. “Eva, you’ve never told me how priceless this bracelet is.” She glanced up at Eva with teary eyes.
Dominic leaned over, chiming in, “Mia, Eva adores you. She doesn’t even lend it to me when I ask her.” Liam nodded. “Exactly. I borrowed Eva’s collection for a shoot back then, and she literally charged me for that.” 1 Eva raised a brow. “You’re guys, and Mia’s a sweet little girl. The audacity of you to compare yourselves to her!” Mia chuckled. Their banter always made her feel content.
She suddenly felt a familiar, intense gaze fixated on her. She spun around casually, and she wasn’t surprised when she met Timothy’s eyes. However, she couldn’t read his emotions from his darkened gaze.
Her gaze swept past him as she averted her gaze promptly. She wasn’t looking at him anymore, but the intensity of his stare was jarring.
Feeling slightly uneasy, she wondered why he kept staring at her. His stare made her extremely uncomfortable. She could barely focus on her food.
When Mia reached over for the fruits, a server accidentally bumped into her.
“Argh!” She quickly steadied herself, propping herself up against the table after she collided with the server.
The glass of red wine the server was holding was knocked over. The wine spilled, and a few drops of them splattered across Mia’s dress.
The server immediately knelt on the floor, blurting out her apology in a haste, “I’m sorry, I’m really sorry! It was an accident!” She was wiping the stains off Mia’s dress as she apologized.
Unfortunately, Mia’s lavish dress couldn’t afford to be stained. Once it was soiled, it was nearly impossible to clean the stains.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 602-The stains on Mia’s dress were obvious despite the server’s meticulous effort to wipe them off.
The Lane brothers dashed toward her and fussed. “Mia, are you okay?” Liam fretted the most out of the six brothers. He dragged her wrist, asking. “Do you feel any discomfort?” “No. J was just shocked. I lost focus when I was walking earlier, and I accidentally crashed into her tray.” Mia was distracted because of Timothy’s unwavering gaze on her.
Dominic scowled at the server, who was crouching on the ground. “What’s the matter with you?” “I’m sorry. It’s all my fault, but I didn’t do it on purpose! I’m really sorry! I’m new here, and I can’t afford to lose this job.” “Never mind. I’m fine, after all. Only the dress is stained.” Her gaze dipped, and she sighed when she saw the wine stains on the hem of her dress. “Is it very difficult to get rid of these?*
Eva took her hand. “It doesn’t matter if the dress is dirtied. You can just wear it once. Wear something new at the next banquet.” Connor was alarmed. “Mia, you should rest at the lounge.” “Alright. The urge to clean the stains off her dress overwhelmed her. The red stains stood out like a sore thumb on her white dress.
As the Lane brothers huddled her away, the server, who had been crouching on the ground, glanced up at Mia’s direction. A cold glint flickered in her eyes.
Mia suddenly turned around after a few steps. She realized that the server was moving toward the other end of the hall after clearing away the glass.
A hint of suspicion gleamed in her eyes. She realized that the server looked familiar–she resembled Dana. She couldn’t make out her features clearly since the server had her head hung low the entire time.
Perhaps she was mistaken. The server sounded nothing like Dana, after all.
Mia simply shrugged it off. As her brothers and her approached the hall’s exit, Timothy went up to them.” I’ll get the maid to prepare your clothes.” Dominic turned around. “No need. I’ll get someone to buy her a new set of clothes for her to change into.” The other brothers stood in front of Timothy as well, shielding Mia from him.
Mia stared at him. “No need. My brothers will take care of that for me.” Timothy swallowed, and continued in a strained voice, “Your old clothes are still here. I actually meant for you to change back into your old clothes. Grandma didn’t tamper with your room, so your things are still there.” She was suddenly at a loss for words.
Just then, Laura strode over to them from the hall. “Mia, what happened to your dress? Why don’t you go upstairs and change into something else? Your clothes are still in your room.” Mia could refuse Timothy’s offer, but she couldn’t bring herself to rebuke Laura. She nodded. “Alright.” Connor interrupted, “Let the maid get the clothes down here. She’ll get changed in the lounge.” His disdain for the Barretts was so palpable that he made it clear that he didn’t want Mia to go to her bedroom upstairs to get changed.
Mia followed her brothers to the lounge. Meanwhile, Laura glanced at Timothy and asked, “Tim, do you regret it?”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 603-Feeling helpless, Timothy croaked, “Grandma, you’re making it worse.” “Fine. As your grandma, I’ve already done what I can to help you out.” Timothy was perplexed. “Grandma, why doesn’t she let me court her?” “Why does she have to? Did you tell her that you’re going to court her because you’ve fallen in love with her, or did you offer her an apology and swore that she’s your only love, and you simply can’t give up on her?” His expression grew awkward. He cleared his throat and spluttered, “D–Do I have to say that?” He couldn’t bring himself to say that out loud with a crowd watching them.
“What else did you expect? Are you assuming she’s going to go back to you after giving her a gift? Is she your pet?” Laura stared at Timothy, utterly exasperated at how dense he was. She knew how daunting it was for him to make a heartfelt confession to Mia.
She sighed. “I’m a bit tired. I need to rest.
“Go ahead.” Timothy watched Laura enter the elevator as he remained rooted on the same spot. Her words lingered in his mind. His throat dipped as a determination flared in his eyes.
“Tim.” Luna strode toward him from the corridor. Holding a gift box, she spoke carefully, “I noticed Mrs. Barrett Senior went back to rest. Can I meet her for a quick chat?” Timothy frowned. “Grandma doesn’t want to see you for now, so that’s a no.” He left promptly, leaving a mortified Luna behind.
She could’ve made a grand appearance at today’s banquet, wearing the same opulent gown and jewelry as the other socialites. Yet, she couldn’t fathom why Laura detested meeting her even though she was so kind toward Mia, an outsider.
Soon, Kaleb approached her. “Ms. Maynard, Mr. Barrett instructed me to see you out.” Luna’s gaze hardened, yet she didn’t utter a word as she pivoted and left. Kaleb didn’t follow her. Instead, a maid accompanied her. She finally stopped walking after they’d advanced further.
“You said you were going to work with me. What’s the plan?” Dana glanced up and grinned. She whispered, “Follow me.” Luna clenched her jaw, chancing one last glance at the glamorous hall before she left.
Mia barely managed to collect herself after the incident when she sat down in the lounge. Fortunately, only her dress was stained and she was fine.
Confor poured a glass of water for her. “That was close, huh?” Dominic seemed upset. “What the heck is wrong with the Barretts? Even a maid has the gall to knock you over! Are they doing this on purpose?” A tight knot formed between Nathan’s eyebrows. “Mia just has ill luck with the Barretts.
“Exactly,” Claude chimed in. “They brought her misfortune for three whole years! Terrible luck indeed!” Mia was amused by their ruthless insults. She knew they behaved that way because they cared for her. Their loathing for the Barretts was intense because they mistreated her. Eva had her fair share by mocking Sharon as well, rendering her speechless.
A maid brought her another clean dress promptly. She entered the washroom to change into the dress. and she suddenly recalled its origin.
It was when Laura urged Timothy to buy her a gift when he went on a business trip.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 604-This was the dress Timothy bought for Mia. She was constantly occupied with other tasks during the banquets hosted by the Barrett family, so she hardly had any chance to wear the dress.
This was her first time wearing a dress he bought. She wondered whether he had the maid bring it on purpose.
Still Mia changed into the dress. It resembled a ball gown, and its neckline revealed her delicate collarbone. It wasn’t tight around her lower belly since the skirt was loose.
All her brothers gaped at her when she strode out in her new outfit. Slightly embarrassed, she asked, ” What is it? Is there something wrong with the dress?” Eva exclaimed gleefully, “No! It suits you perfectly. You look like a princess.” Mia was fairly surprised. She thought Timothy’s purchase was merely meant to fulfill Laura’s orders.
Just then, the maid rapped on the door. “Ms. Bowen, Mrs. Barrett Senior is asking for you.” “Now?” “Yes. She’s waiting for you in her bedroom on the second floor.” Mia nodded. ‘I’m coming.
Dominic suddenly furrowed his eyebrows. “Do you need us to come with you?” “No. Perhaps Grandma Laura wants to have a chat with me in private.” She knew the tiara Timothy showed her earlier was probably from Laura’s personal collection. It was impossible for her to believe. that he’d own something like this.
She might’ve refused his gift, yet she still wanted to clear things up with Laura. She left the lounge with the maid, and headed to the familiar elevator. There was a sign indicating that it was under maintenance.
The mai maid began politely. “The elevator isn’t working. Let’s take the stairs.” Bewildered, Mia glanced over at the elevator. “What happened?
The elevator only malfunctioned once in the three years she was married into the Barrett family. The storm caused a leak, thus the elevator broke down. Nonetheless, the technician performed maintenance frequently since Laura used it often.
In fact, a thorough maintenance should be performed in advance, given that a banquet was hosted today.
The maid’s gaze dropped as she mumbled, “I’m not quite sure either. There were some minor operational issues, so they disabled the elevator for safety purposes.
“Isn’t it a huge inconvenience for Grandma Laura to take the stairs?” “The technicians are working on it now.” Mia felt relieved that it was a minor operational issue instead of the elevator being entirely out of service. She ambled toward Laura’s room on the second floor. Before she could knock, the maid opened the door for her.
She strode right in. “Grandma Laura.“ There was no sign of Laura in the room. What was this?
Mia sensed that something had been off since she noticed that the elevator broke down. She halted, and was about to leave when a sharp jolt of pain struck her at the back of her head. She blacked out for an instant and collapsed to the ground.
Instinctively, she clasped her arms around her belly as she curled herself up on the ground. She couldn’t care less about the throbbing pain in her head. The most she could manage was to protect her belly.
Little did she expect that she’d be attacked in Laura’s bedroom. Who was it?
She spotted a pair of heels before she completely lost consciousness. There was a tattoo on the individual’s ankle.
Stretching her hand out, she attempted to grab the person’s foot. She tried to glance up, trying to make out who the attacker was, but her vision blacked out immediately.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 605-“There’s a murder! Help!” Amidst her grogginess, Mia heard a clamor of noises around her. She struggled to open her eyes, but her vision swam. She couldn’t see anything clearly. Pain hummed in her head as she was overwhelmed by dizziness.
She sat up and leaned against the railing behind her. Her hand paused midair. What was she doing outside?
She vividly remembered she was in Laura’s bedroom when she was attacked. She fainted after the attacker hit her head. Why was she outside after she regained consciousness?
Locating the noises around her, she chanced a glance at the weathered figure lying in the puddle of blood at the end of the staircase. The color drained from her face as she shrieked, “Grandma Laura!” What happened? How did Laura fall from the stairs?
Mia clenched her jaw as she hauled herself up, but her effort was in vain. She crawled her way toward the staircase. She glanced over at Laura, who was drenched in blood, and screamed, “Somebody! Please help!” Soon, a group of people emerged from the first floor, with Timothy in the lead. His expression darkened. once he saw Laura lying unconscious on the ground.
“Call the ambulance! Hurry!” Sharon screamed in terror. “Oh my god, what happened? How did Mom fall from the stairs? Are you guys blind?” One of the maids knelt on the floor as she explained, “Mrs. Barrett Senior said she wants to have a private chat with Ms. Bowen. She didn’t want us to be present. We heard some quarreling, and Mrs. Barrett Senior was already on the floor when we rushed over to the scene.” Sharon was flabbergasted. “Are you implying that Mia pushed Mom off the stairs?” “It’s not me! I did not push Grandma Laura!” Mia gritted her teeth, mustering all her might to heave herself up. She could barely manage to steady herself as she gripped the railing. Her vision was swimming when she stood up, and she was on the verge of throwing up.
Still, she recomposed herself and said in a strained voice, “I went to meet Grandma Laura, but I was attacked in her bedroom. I blacked out, and Grandma Laura was already there when I woke up.” She glanced over at Timothy, hoping that he’d believe in her.
He looked like someone had punched the living daylights out of him. “Get the bodyguards to seal off the residence. No one is allowed to leave or enter before this case is cleared.” Laura was hauled onto an emergency stretcher and brought away. The sight of the blood puddle was jarring.
Mia did not expect something this terrible to happen after she woke up. Who was trying to frame her? The audacity of that person to harm Laura!
Shelly snorted. “Timothy, I think you can’t leave Mia out as a suspect. She’s the only one who’s with Grandma when it happened, after all. The maids also heard them quarreling before Grandma fell from the stairs. Grandma couldn’t have fallen off the stairs on her own, could she?” “Shut up!” he snapped. A glint of murderous intent gleamed in his eyes.
Just then, the Lane family arrived at the scene. Mia’s brothers darted toward her when they saw how pale she was. She was standing alone at the staircase.
“Mia, are you alright?” Dominic noticed a metallic scent wafting in the air. His expression changed drastically. “Mia, are you hurt?” Connor discovered a wound at the back of Mia’s head. He brushed her hair to the side, and she inhaled sharply. Her face paled instantly.
His heart ached at her predicament. Anxious, he rambled, “Why didn’t you call us when you’re hurt? We wouldn’t even know you’re injured if it weren’t for Mrs. Barrett Senior’s incident!” Mia forced a smile. “Someone accused me of pushing her down the stairs. I was knocked out cold when I went to meet Grandma Laura. When I woke up, she was already found unconscious.” She had to catch the culprit.
Jason assured her instantly. “Mia, don’t worry. No one’s gonna falsely accuse you with me backing you up.”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 606-In fact, Jason was capable of proving Mia’s innocence even if she was guilty.
Dominic said grimly, “Mia, let Jason handle this. I’ll take you to the hospital!” Connor was equally petrified. She was pregnant, and her condition might be lethal after the attack.
Yet, some members from the Barrett family interrupted, “Are you just going to let her leave?” “Yeah, aren’t we supposed to stay here until the culprit is identified? Others will surely be unhappy about it if Mia gets to leave.” Dominic glared at them. “I dare you to stop me.” Palpable tension hung in the air as the Lane Brothers leered at the Barretts from the stairs.
Connor glanced over at Timothy. “You should be aware of Mia’s condition. She’s having a concussion now. This is serious!” Timothy, of course, noticed Mia’s pale complexion and the blood seeping out from the wound at the back of her head, staining her white dress. He swallowed hard, and he finally spoke, “You guys can go to the hospital, but I hope you won’t leave Bern City for now. At least not until this case is closed.” Mia glanced at him, who was standing next to the pool of blood. “I know.” She didn’t need him to remind her–she was equally determined to capture the culprit.
Just then, Kaleb hurried over and whispered to Timothy, “The security footage has been deleted.” Infuriated, Timothy bellowed, “Get the experts over here now to retrieve it!” Mia grabbed Nathan’s hand. “Nathan, can you do that?” “It’s a piece of cake. Rest assured, Mia. Go to the hospital, and leave this to me.” Nathan spun around and glared at Timothy. “Prepare a laptop for me, and take me to the surveillance room.” Sharon exclaimed in bewilderment, “Can he handle this?” Mia immediately said, “He’s an incredibly talented IT expert!” Claude chimed in, “There’s no code or program that he can’t crack in this world. It’s a breeze for him to restore the security footage.” “Save the hassle. I have the culprit.” Luna emerged with a limp. She seemed to be injured as well, but there was a restrained mald trailing behind her.
Mia was stunned. She could barely stifle her shock when she saw the maid. “Dana, It’s you!” She didn’t expect that it was really her.
It finally struck her that it was all a scheme. Her dress being dirtied, and her being brought to the second floor to meet Laura–it was all planned in advance.
“Yeah, it’s me. It isn’t fair that you get to live a comfortable life while I’m drowning in a sea of insults. I was supposed to be the star, not you! It’s unfair that we’re both orphans but you get to return to a rich family, but I’m still a poor, pitiable orphanl” Mia screamed, “Then take it out on me then! Why are you targeting a helpless old lady?” Dana began cackling. “She’s so kind toward you, Isn’t she? She lets you marry into her wealthy family when you’re just an orphan. You’re not any better than me! This old hag is gullible as heck! She just came out when I said you wanted to talk to her in private…” Mia’s entire frame quivered with rage. “You bitch! I’m going to kill you!” Her hands hovered along the rail as she was about to lunge at Dana. Yet, she misstepped and tumbled down the stairs.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 607-As Mia fell, she desperately wished it was all just a nightmare.
She longed to wake up to find Laura safe and unharmed.
Now, she regretted not being more vigilant when she first noticed the elevator malfunction.
If only she had been more cautious, perhaps Laura wouldn’t have been injured.
Despite her efforts, Mia struggled to recall much after that.
All she could remember were faint voices in the distance, unmistakably her brothers calling out her name.
But by then, exhaustion had overtaken her completely.
Mia was swiftly brought to the public hospital, where Connor, in a state of panic, was sweating profusely, his eyes filling with tears.
Liam quickly came to Claude’s aid, asking, “Claude, how’s your arm holding up? Thankfully, Jason was able to catch Mia before she fell too far.” Cradling his injured arm, Claude reassured him, “I’m alright. Connor, you should hurry and get Mia checked. Why are you lingering here?” Connor hesitated before responding, “We need to wait for Nicholas to arrive before the surgery can officially commence.” *
Dominic furrowed his brow./But why do we need to wait for Nicholas? Isn’t he an obstetrician?” Connor exclaimed, “Because Mia is pregnant!” The sudden revelation left everyone stunned.
Reacting swiftly, Dominic seized Connor’s collar, his voice stern. “What did you just say?” “Mia is carrying Timothy’s twins, and she’s already five months pregnant.” Dominic was on the verge of throwing a punch when Eva intervened, cautioning him. “Connor still needs to examine Mia later. You can’t resort to violence!” Reluctantly, Dominic released his grip, exclaiming, “Why wasn’t I informed of this significant news earlier?
L they demanded.
None of them had anticipated Mla’s pregnancy!
Connor responded with a tinge of guilt. “It was Mia’s wish to keep it under wraps. I promised her I’d keep it confidential, so I stayed silent.” How could he possibly deny his sister’s request?
Eva interjected, “Does Timothy know about this?” “Не knows about Mia’s pregnancy, but she told him that the twins are not of the Barrett bloodline. Currently. Timothy may have some uncertainties, but he cannot confirm whether the twins are his.” Dominic exclaimed. “This isn’t the main concern right now! Mia carries twins of Barrett lineage; keeping such a huge secret from me was unacceptable! Mia’s life is in jeopardy, and her survival after surgery is uncertain. Is this what you wanted?” “Dominic, I’m sorry,” Connor muttered, wiping away the tears from his face.
Regret gnawed at him. He realized he shouldn’t have hidden Mia’s pregnancy from his brothers.
At that moment. Nicholas emerged in surgical attire, his expression serious. “It’s time,” he declared.
With a heavy heart, Connor followed Nicholas into the operating room.
The remaining five brothers stood outside, patiently waiting.
Dominic’s hands were stained with Mia’s blood, trembling with anxiety. The thought of something happening to Mia at this crucial moment was unbearable to him.
After finally reuniting with his long–lost sister, Dominic couldn’t bear the idea of losing her again.
Eva gently wiped the blood from Dominic’s hands with a wet tissue and suggested, “Honey, maybe it’s time for Mia to leave Bern City for good. Every time something happens to her, it’s tied to the Barrett family. None of them are good news.” Dominic gazed at Eva, his voice resonating deeply. “You’re right.” He had always prioritized Mia’s wishes, never wanting to impose his own decision’s on her. But now, it was time to take action.
Meanwhile, at the Barrett–owned private hospital, Laura was swiftly taken to the operating room for emergency treatment.
Timothy stood outside the operating room, having arranged all necessary preparations for the surgery. Now, all that remained was the agonizing wait.
The sky had darkened, and heavy rain was pouring down relentlessly.
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 608-After a while, Timothy finally regained his composure and turned to Caleb. “Can you help me find out how Mia is doing?” As Caleb dialed the number, his complexion turned pale, his hand trembling so violently that he could barely hold the phone properly.
Casting a horrified glance at Timothy, he found himself unable to utter a single word.
Timothy fixed him with a piercing gaze, a sense of dread gnawing at him. “What’s wrong? Speak up,” he urged.
Sweating profusely, Caleb managed to respond, “The hospital informed us that Mrs. Barrett underwent premature labor and suffered severe bleeding. Unfortunately, she succumbed to complications from an amniotic fluid embolism… Timothy abruptly rose to his feet, his vision darkening. He clutched his head, his eyes brimming with profound despair. “Say that again,” he demanded.
Caleb was too frightened to utter another word, having never witnessed Timothy’s reaction like this before.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Timothy rushed to the public hospital, not bothering to grab an umbrella.
He stumbled toward the entrance, his thoughts in chaos. Upon his arrival, he found that the Lane family had already departed. 2 Caleb promptly sought out a nearby nurse and inquired about Mia’s condition.
The nurse solemnly replied, “Unfortunately, our patient Mia Bowen has passed away. Her family has completed the necessary procedures and taken her body.” “It can’t be! She couldn’t have passed away!” 1 Nonetheless, the nurse handed him the death certificate, confirming Mia’s demise.
As Timothy gazed at the document, it felt as though a heavy weight had descended upon him, crushing his heart irreparably.
At that moment, he knew that he would never truly recover from the loss….
Four years ba years had passed since the incident.
Exiting the VIP channel at Xanler Island Airport, Timothy exuded confidence, his features now more mature and profound, with a hint of sharpness to his eyebrows.
As he emerged from the airport, he was met with a dark sky and heavy rain pouring down.
Observing the gloomy weather, Timothy instinctively frowned, his mood turning somber.
Heath promptly retrieved a large umbrella. Since the incident four years ago, Timothy had harbored a strong aversion to rainy days.
Four years had gone by, and no one dared to bring up that incident, nor utter Mia’s name.
Settling into the car, Timothy’s expression remained stern.
As the door shut, the noise of the rain outside was muted, yet the steady patter of raindrops on the car roof persisted.
He reclined in his seat, slowly shutting his eyes. “How did the inquiries at the auction proceed?” “Mr. Barrett, there will indeed be a stalk of reishi mushroom for sale at the auction, though it’s not listed in the catalog. It’s considered a special item, so few are aware of it.
“And what about the funds?” “Everything has been taken care of, Mr. Barrett. Looks like we might hit some traffic with this heavy rain; you should take a moment to rest.” Timothy had intended to close his eyes and unwind, but the heavy rain left him inexplicably restless.
Glancing out the window, he spotted a red umbrella bobbing in the rain, accompanied by a pair of small feet gleefully splashing in roadside puddles.
As the vehicle slowly passed by, he saw a little girl with braided hair beneath the umbrella, her round face stirring something deep within him.
She bore a striking resemblance to Mia.
“Stop the car!” Timothy suddenly commanded.
He turned his gaze back to the road and noticed the little girl walking slowly along the sidewalk.
Despite the heavy rain, there were no other pedestrians in sight. The girl appeared to be alone, without any adults accompanying her.
Heath turned around in surprise. “Mr. Barrett, is everything alright?” Timothy furrowed his brow. “There’s a little girl by the roadside.” Heath looked over and Indeed spotted a girl with a red umbrella, slowly making her way along. He called out to her, “Hello sweetie, are you alone?” Upon hearing his voice, Ginger turned around. Due to her petite stature, she had to crane her neck upward to look at them.
As Timothy laid eyes on Ginger’s face, which bore an uncanny resemblance to Mia’s, his typically stern demeanor softened. His lips tightened as he inquired, “Where are your parents?”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 609-After Timothy uttered those words, Heath, who was seated in the front passenger seat, was taken aback.
Timothy had never been fond of children, yet here he was, voluntarily showing concern for the little girl on the roadside!
Ginger’s eyes sparkled as she approached the car door, her small hand reaching out to open it.
She effortlessly climbed into the car, saying, “Thank you, sir, you’re so kind.” She obediently folded her small umbrella, even reaching down with her chubby hand to pat the rainwater off her shoes, making an effort to keep the car interior clean.
Timothy observed Ginger with a stern expression. “Don’t get too comfortable; I’m not a kind person,” he warned.
After all, he wasn’t particularly fond of children.
Ginger looked up and inquired in a sweet voice, “Hey mister, do you eat kids?” Timothy found her question rather odd. Typically, he wouldn’t pay attention to such troublesome children.
However, those sincere almond eyes gazing at him made it difficult for him to ignore her. Eventually, Timothy pursed his lips and replied coldly, “No, I don’t.” “Then I can relax,” Ginger replied, breathing a sigh of relief and patting her little chest.
She then lowered her head, her braided pigtails swaying gently in the air as she searched through her backpack.
Timothy patiently observed Ginger beside him. She retrieved a crumpled old bill and placed it firmly into his hand, declaring confidently, “Hey mister, let’s carpool together, I won’t leave you shortchanged!” She had waited by the roadside for what felt like an eternity, and this was the only car that had stopped.
It t was an opportunity she couldn’t afford to miss.
Her mom always advised her that if there was no opportunity, she had to create one herself.
However, she also cautioned her not to take advantage of others!
Timothy glanced down at the crumpled bill in his hand Her small hands rested on his palm, together not even half the size of his hand.
+15 BONUS It felt a bit peculiar to him.
Timothy responded with a stoic expression, “This isn’t a taxi!” Upon hearing this, Ginger froze for a moment. She lowered her head again and retrieved a handful of coins from her small backpack.
Her round face displayed a hint of reluctance as she pleaded, “Sir, don’t be so stingy. Let’s hitch a ride, I promise I won’t make any noise. I’ll behave, okay?” Timothy glanced once more at her almond–shaped eyes, then nudged the passenger seat, saying.” You’ve got three minutes. Look for her family.” Seated in the passenger seat, Heath could only sigh quietly. He knew Timothy couldn’t suddenly become so kind–hearted toward children. Indeed, his patience lasted only a few seconds.
Unable to resist, Heath turned his head, stealing a glance at Ginger sitting quietly in the back seat. As Heath got a clear view of her face, he finally understood why Timothy was showing kindness.
Ginger’s face bore a striking resemblance to Mia, who had passed away.
“Hav sweetie, do you have your parents‘ contact information? Were you separated from them at the airport?” It seemed that contacting the police was the only viable option at this point.
Ginger answered sincerely. “Mister, my mommy is on a business trip. There are no grown–ups at home.” Timothy furrowed his brow. “Turn the car around. We’re heading back to the airport.” Given that Ginger was found near the airport, returning her there seemed like the most sensible option.
“Mister, I really don’t want to go back to the airport!” Ginger protested.
Her small hand clung tightly to Timothy’s finger, tears forming in her almond–shaped eyes. It seemed she was on the verge of crying.
“Mister, you’re so handsome, you wouldn’t leave a cute kid like me stranded on the roadside, would you?” Although Timothy wasn’t accustomed to physical contact, he couldn’t help but notice Ginger’s delicate pinkish–white fingernails gripping his ring finger tightly.
He patiently inquired, “Then where would you like to go?”
Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 610-“I want to go to the Xanier Island Grand Hotell” Seated in the passenger seat, Heath quickly suggested, “Since she’s headed to the same place as us. why don’t we give her a ride?” Yes.
I promise to behavel” Ginger added eagerly, nodding her head as her pigtails bounced in front of Timothy.
With a stoic expression, Timothy eventually agreed. He turned his gaze toward the misty weather outside the window, reminiscent of that rainy day four years ago.
Since that day, he hadn’t been fond of rainy weather.
The vehicle continued on its journey, moving at a slow pace.
Inside the car, a heavy silence hung in the air.
Shortly after, Timothy felt a tug on his sleeve and heard Ginger’s sweet voice, “Mister, can I ask you something?” “No,” Timothy replied curtly; he was aware that children were unlikely to behave obediently.
“Mister, I want to ask you a grown–up question. Perhaps you don’t want me to ask you the question because you’re unsure of the answer. But don’t worry, I won’t judge you.” Timothy turned to look at her. “Go ahead, then.” He never anticipated being provoked by a child one day. Suddenly, he became somewhat curious. What sort of grown–up question did she want to ask?
“Mister, my mommy says I don’t have a daddy, but all the other kids do. She says it’s because I’m too special that I don’t have one. Is that true?” Timothy could only deduce from this illogical statement that Ginger must have been raised in a single- parent household.
No wonder she exhibited such boldness, hopping into the car alone and even offering him money for a ride!
He softened slightly. “Is this answer important to you?” “Yes, very important! I want to know how I came to be. My mommy says I just popped out from between the rocks. But I don’t believe it. Mister, do you know?” Timothy found himself at a loss for words.
His patience was wearing thin. He pursed his lips and replied. “You’ll understand when you’re older.” “My mommy told me the same thing. It seems like this question is really difficult. Mister, even you can’t answer it!” Timothy remained silent, fixing his gaze out the window instead. There was no use in arguing with a young child over such matters.
Ginger knew that she wouldn’t receive the answer she was looking for.
She sat quietly, occasionally glancing at the Apple watch inside her backpack. There were numerous missed calls and unread messages waiting for her attention.
“Ginger, where are you?” “If Mom finds out you snuck out, you’re going to be in big trouble.” Reluctantly, Ginger replied: “Sage, I’ve already reached the airport and I’m on my way to find Dad.” Sage asked: “How did you get there?” “Don’t worry, Sage. I met a nice man, and coincidentally, he’s also heading to the hotel where Dad is staying.” “Send me his license plate number.” Without hesitation, Ginger obediently shared the car’s plate number: “Sage, please keep this between us, okay? Don’t tell Mom.” If Sage failed to comply, Ginger would face serious consequences. 1 After over an hour of driving, the luxury car eventually pulled up outside the Xanier Island Grand Hotel.
Despite the heavy rain, the hotel’s auction attracted a sizable crowd, with numerous cars still parked outside.
“Mister, is this the Xanier Island Grand Hotel?” Ginger asked, leaning against the car window.
Her eyes widened as she took in the grandeur of the surroundings. “I’ve never seen such a huge hotel before.” Timothy glanced at Ginger beside him and inquired, “What’s your mommy’s phone number?”