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Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 661-Mia couldn’t shake Luna’s comment from earlier. Timothy’s interest in Mia was clear, yet he remained frustratingly out of reach. However, the presence of another woman occupying his heart would explain his reluctance.

Timothy’s Adain’s apple bobbed as he stared at Mia. “You can take it that way.

Even after four years had passed, he still couldn’t forget about Mia Bowen. Though she had disappeared without a trace, he held firm to the belief that she was still alive.

That answer didn’t surprise Mia at all. A smile smeared across her lips. “No wonder you keep rejecting me. You even give up the reishi mushrooms for her. I’m curious. What is she like? What is so good about her that you can’t forget about her?” His eyes narrowed slightly, but he wasn’t flustered by her questions at all. “I’ve answered your question. Now, it’s your turn to answer mine.” Timothy was too smart to be played around.

Mia nodded. “Okay. Since when do I know Caleb? I think it’s four years ago when I got pregnant.” “Four years ago?” His gaze instantly turned shrewd as though trying to see through her.

Mia found that strange. “Why are you looking at me like that, Mr. Barrett? Is it unbelievable? Ginger is almost four years old.” Timothy looked at her deeply, trying to catch a crack from her expression.

After all, his questions were straightforward enough. Yet, she appeared so calm and unbothered.

Could someone change this much within four years?

Or did he get the wrong person?

His eyes narrowed. “It’s quite unbelievable. So, you’re interested in the woman who resides in my heart?” Mia raised her head. “Yes.” “She’s my ex–wife.” Mia’s hands paused the moment she heard the answer. Her guesses included a girlfriend or a first love, but ex–wife? She didn’t see that coming.

Her hand stirred the coffee with a teaspoon. “You’ve been looking for your ex–wife all these years? Have you found her?” “Not yet, but I can’t say it for sure now.

His scorching gaze was trying to see through her soul.

Mia frowned. The strange feeling churned in her again.

Previously, the way he looked at her was weird. It was as if he was trying to find a familiar shadow in her.

Something crossed her mind, and she blurted, “Don’t tell me I look like her.” His hands paused, and he stared at her. “That’s right.” Mia almost let out a humorless bark of a laugh at that. How much worse could this get?

She sipped her coffee to calm herself down. “Mr. Barrett, your expression when I mentioned knowing Caleb four years ago was strange. Is it because you think I might be your ex–wife?”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 662-Mia’s blatant confrontation evoked more questions in Timothy. He was expecting her to feel guilty after he put it explicitly. However, her attitude was free from guilt and nervousness. She only appeared surprised.

He had faith in his observation skills when it came to reading people’s emotions. Yet, he failed to read anything from her face.

His heart sank. He instantly nodded. “Yes. Guess there’s no need to keep up with the act anymore.” Mia sighed upon realizing that she had guessed correctly. She then leaned back in the chair, hand resting on the armrest.

A knowing smirk touched her lips, and a shift in the atmosphere hinted at a newfound confidence. “Mr. Barrett, with all due respect, your flirting skills are old–fashioned. Even soap operas have moved beyond these tired clichés. What makes you think I’d fall for it?” Disappointment gnawed at her. She’d held onto the hope that he was different. Yet, here he was, mirroring the same tired patterns. He was no less different from the men she knew. The only “difference” was his outdated flirting techniques. She could almost laugh–how close she came to falling for them.

“To be honest, the whole amnesia act feels a little outdated and immature, don’t you think?” “Amnesiac? Me?” Mia’s voice squeaked, a mixture of disbelief and indignation. The words wouldn’t form. Speaking to Timothy felt like an insurmountable task.

She stood up. “Sorry, Mr. Barrett. I don’t think there’s any point in continuing this. My time is valuable.” Her patience had limits.

After that, she turned and left the restaurant. When she thought about his words again, she found them hilarious.

Mia headed straight to the playground, where Ginger and Caleb were having fun together.

Ginger didn’t appear to be forced, so Mia let them be.

Sometimes, stopping children would only serve to fuel their desire for it. Given Ginger’s longing for a fatherly figure, Mia figured she might as well let her enjoy her time with Caleb.

That way, Ginger would understand that a father figure was unnecessary–not when the father was a bastard.

1/2 Chapter 661 Mia couldn’t shake Luna’s comment from earlier. Timothy’s interest in Mia was clear, yet he remained frustratingly out of reach. However, the presence of another woman occupying his heart would explain his reluctance.

Timothy’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he stared at Mia. “You can take it that way.

Even after four years had passed, he still couldn’t forget about Mia Bowen. Though she had disappeared without a trace, he held firm to the belief that she was still alive.

That answer didn’t surprise Mia at all. A smile smeared across her lips. “No wonder you keep rejecting me. You even give up the reishi mushrooms for her. I’m curious. What is she like? What is so good about her that you can’t forget about her?” His eyes narrowed slightly, but he wasn’t flustered by her questions at all. “I’ve answered your question. Now, it’s your turn to answer mine.” Timothy was too smart to be played around.

Mia nodded. “Okay. Since when do I know Caleb? I think it’s four years ago when I got pregnant.” “Four years ago?” His gaze instantly turned shrewd as though trying to see through her.

Mia found that strange. “Why are you looking at me like that, Mr. Barrett? Is it unbelievable? Ginger is almost four years old.” Timothy looked at her deeply, trying to catch a crack from her expression.

After all, his questions were straightforward enough. Yet, she appeared so calm and unbothered.

Could someone change this much within four years?

Or did he get the wrong person?

His eyes narrowed. “It’s quite unbelievable. So, you’re interested in the woman who resides in my heart?” Mia raised her head. “Yes.” “She’s my ex–wife.” Mia’s hands paused the moment she heard the answer. Her guesses included a girlfriend or a 1/2 the coffee with a teaspoon. “You’ve been looking for your ex–wife all these years? Have you found her?” “Not yet, but I can’t say it for sure now.” His scorching gaze was trying to see through her soul.

Mia frowned. The strange feeling churned in her again.

Previously, the way he looked at her was weird. It was as if he was trying to find a familiar shadow in her.

Something crossed her mind, and she blurted, “Don’t tell me I look like her.” His hands paused, and he stared at her. “That’s right.” Mia almost let out a humorless bark of a laugh at that. How much worse could this get?

She sipped her coffee to calm herself down. “Mr. Barrett, your expression when I mentioned knowing Caleb four years ago was strange. Is it because you think I might be your ex–wife?” first love, but ex–wife? She didn’t see that coming.

Her hand stirred the coffee with a teaspoon. “You’ve been looking for your ex–wife all these years? Have you found her?” “Not yet, but I can’t say it for sure now.

His scorching gaze was trying to see through her soul.

Mia frowned. The strange feeling churned in her again.

Previously, the way he looked at her was weird. It was as if he was trying to find a familiar shadow in her.

Something crossed her mind, and she blurted, “Don’t tell me I look like her.” His hands paused, and he stared at her. “That’s right.” Mia almost let out a humorless bark of a laugh at that. How much worse could this get?

She sipped her coffee to calm herself down. “Mr. Barrett, your expression when I mentioned knowing Caleb four years ago was strange. Is it because you think I might be your ex–wife?”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 663-Wade was acting weird, but Mia simply brushed it off by reasoning that Caleb was the cause of it. After all, Caleb was good friends with Timothy.

She managed her tone. “Do I have to explain why I want to investigate them?” “Of course not. I’m on it.” Wade hung up the call, feeling the need to call Dominic.

Things were discoursing in the wrong direction. Wade called Dominic to report the situation. right away.

Dominic’s face fell when he learned that Timothy had shown up. “What? Timothy Barrett was the one who had saved Ginger at the airport? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Wade stammered, “B–Because Ms. Mia told me not to. Plus, Dr. Grayson did suggest she spend time with him. It’s for her health.” “Nonsense! Buy them plane tickets at this instant!” Dominic didn’t want Mia to have anything to do with Timothy.

Four years ago, Mia almost died on the operating table because of Timothy, and Dominic would never forget that.

Dominic had spent years clandestinely opposing Barrett Group, especially their ventures in Nord City, leading to a downturn in their business fortunes.

“A tsunami had struck Xanier Island recently, and the storm shows no signs of abȧting. The airport has been closed for the past two days. I don’t know when they’ll reopen it.” Wade was in a tough spot.

“So what if it’s a storm? Even if it rains knives, I want them back home immediately!” Dominic was infuriated.

Who would’ve known that Mia would run into Timothy on a trip to Xanier Island?

Right then, Eva entered the presidential office and happened to witness his rage. “What happened? Why are you angry?” “Mia met Timothy on Xanier Island,” Dominic shared what he had heard from Wade.

Eva was equally surprised.

Dominic sprang from his seat. “This won’t do. I have to take them back in person.” 1/2 um do safe to fly a chopper through the bad weather.” “I’m not afraid of danger.” She pulled him. “What about Mia and Ginger? Ginger’s still young. Do you want her to take the risk?” That cooled his head instantly. Still, the flame was burning in him. “But I can’t let Mia meet Timothy. Don’t you know what happened to Mia four years ago was because of the Barrett’s?” “I know, but Mia has changed. She’s no longer someone who can be bullied.” “What if she regains her memories?” “Honey, hypnosis is a temporary solution. You can’t keep her in the dark forever. Four years is long enough. If they met on Xanier Island, it could only mean they’re fated to cross each other’s path. Mia will be able to make the right choice. Don’t you have any faith in her?” He finally calmed down. “Of course I do.” she wanted to look for her “Good. It’s not like you don’t know why Ginger left the house. father. Could you stop her forever? It’s time to learn how to let go.” safe to fly a chopper through the bad weather.” “I’m not afraid of danger.” She pulled him. “What about Mia and Ginger? Ginger’s still young. Do you want her to take the risk?” That cooled his head instantly. Still, the flame was burning in him. “But I can’t let Mia meet Timothy. Don’t you know what happened to Mia four years ago was because of the Barretts?” “I know, but Mia has changed. She’s no longer someone who can be bullied.” “What if she regains her memories?” “Honey, hypnosis is a temporary solution. You can’t keep her in the dark forever. Four years is long enough. If they met on Xanier Island, it could only mean they’re fated to cross each other’s path. Mia will be able to make the right choice. Don’t you have any faith in her?” He finally calmed down. “Of course I do.” “Good. It’s not like you don’t know why Ginger left the house. She wanted to look for her father. Could you stop her forever? It’s time to learn how to let go.” + +15 BONUS “Calm down, honey, There was a tsunami in the territorial waters near Xanier Island. It’s not safe to fly a chopper through the had weather.” “I’m not afraid of danger,” She pulled him. “What about Mia and Ginger? Ginger’s still young. Do you want her to take the risk?” That cooled his head instantly. Still, the flame was burning in him. “But I can’t let Mia meet Timothy. Don’t you know what happened to Mia four years ago was because of the Barretts?” “I know, but Mia has changed. She’s no longer someone who can be bullied.” “What if she regains her memories?” “Honey, hypnosis is a temporary solution. You can’t keep her in the dark forever. Four years is long enough. If they met on Xanier Island, it could only mean they’re fated to cross each other’s path. Mia will be able to make the right choice. Don’t you have any faith in her?” He finally calmed down. “Of course I do.” “Good. It’s not like you don’t know why Ginger left the house. She wanted to look for her father. Could you stop her forever? It’s time to learn how to let go.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 664-That idea put Dominic off. He didn’t want Mia to meet Timothy because he was worried about the past repeating itself.

Eva comforted Dominic and then called Mia.

The line got through immediately.

“Hello, Eva. What’s up?” “No biggie. I’m just checking in on you. How are things going on over at Xanier Island? Are you adapting well? I heard that the airport is closed because of the heavy pour.” “Yup. The rain is different from the usual one. We’ll need to extend our stay for several days. We’ll return when the rain stops, and it’s safe to fly.” Mia had a nagging feeling that there was something unusual about Eva’s sudden call. She couldn’t help but wonder if Eva had somehow learned that Caleb was on Xanier Island.

All these years, her family had avoided mentioning her ex–husband to spare her feelings.

She had assumed Eva’s call was to urge her to return home promptly, but as it turned out, it was just a casual conversation.

After Mia ended the call, a suspicion formed in her mind–perhaps Wade had reported something to her family.

Thankfully, the airport on Xanier Island was closed due to the bad weather. Even if her brothers wanted to come, they couldn’t.

Meanwhile, she should straighten things out with her ex–husband in the meantime.

Mia walked toward Ginger, who was having fun. “Ginger.” “Mommy!” Ginger threw herself in Mia’s arms like a happy bunny. Sweat plastered her fringe to her forehead.

“Did you have fun?” Mia wiped her face with a napkin.

Ginger nodded. “Mommy, I pranked him too. It was a success!” Mia giggled. “Go over there and take a break. I have something to talk to him.” Ginger heeded Mia’s instruction and left. Now that there was a better candidate to be her father, she didn’t care what Mia would say to Caleb. She wished for the discussion to go awry.

1/2 415 BÓNUS That way, she could have another father without guilt!

Mia approached Caleb, her voice steely. “Can we talk?” “A–About what?” He scanned his surroundings, but there was no sight of Timothy. Caleb was surprised that breakfast had ended so soon.

“Look, Caleb, it’s been years since our divorce, which means everything is in the past. Ginger’s been asking about having a father figure around, so I was hoping you could spend these next few days with her.

“We’ll leave as soon as the airport reopens, and I wouldn’t expect any further involvement after that.” Mia was clear and concise.

Caleb protested his innocence, “Ms. Monalize, with all due respect, I wouldn’t dream of denying something I did. But seriously, you’ve mistaken me for someone else entirely. I’m not even close to being your ex–husband!” Her brows furrowed. “Admitting it or not is irrelevant. Anger Ginger, and don’t expect any kindness from me.” “Oh, for crying out loud! You seriously got the wrong person. I am not your ex–husband!” Her gaze turned cold. “As I said, admitting it or not is irrelevant.” Caleb had had enough. “Ms. Monalize, did Timothy not tell you how much you look like his ex–wife?”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 665-Mia was flabbergasted. “What do you mean?” Timothy did tell her that she resembled his ex–wife. She had thought it was a mere coincidence!

“Ms. Monalize, you really got the wrong person. Has it ever crossed your mind that Timothy is actually your ex–husband?” “That’s impossible!” she exclaimed.

That couldn’t be right. Mia heard Dominic mention Caleb being her ex. Timothy’s remark about the resemblance must have been a flimsy attempt at deflection. Mia never trusted his word anyway.

She glanced over at Caleb hesitantly. “I don’t believe you. Unless you have photos as proof.” Mia had scoured the internet earlier, desperate to find a picture of Timothy’s ex–wife. However, her endeavor yielded nothing but a frustrating gallery of non–matches–the lack of a visual confirmation gnawed at her.

The lack of an online trace of Timothy’s ex–wife, a woman who once held a prominent position as part of the Barrett family, set alarm bells ringing in Mia’s head. This complete digital wipeout was eerily strange.

“Wait. I’ll show you the photos.” Caleb whisked his phone out, attempting to find a picture of Mia. However, despite scrolling through the end of the gallery, he couldn’t find even a single picture of Mia.

Well, this was awkward.

Mia’s marriage to Timothy four years ago was meant to turn his fate around. Unfortunately, his family never fully embraced her as his wife. As such, Caleb had never been close to Mia, so he had none of her photos.

She chanced a glance at him. “Can’t find the photos?” Caleb sheepishly explained, “I changed my phone, so I lost all the previous photos.” “You must’ve posted on social media before, right? Don’t you even have a group photo?” He was rendered speechless. She got him right there.

Mia and Timothy tied the knot clandestinely, so they had never been publicly seen together, let alone taken a group photo.

Mia raised an eyebrow. “How about the wedding photos? You gotta at least have those, don’t you?” Caleb was at a loss for words. “N–No, I don’t.” “What? They don’t even have a wedding photo? Did they even get married at all?” Mia thought the situation was snowballing fast.

Sweating profusely, Caleb replied, “They were married, but they didn’t take a wedding photo for certain reasons.” “Was it because the Barretts were upset with Mrs. Barrett’s status? Being a commoner, perhaps they didn’t consider a wedding photo necessary. Rather than embracing her, it’s more like they’re ashamed of her. That’s why there are no records of photos taken in public, right?” Mia’s brusque manner rendered Caleb speechless. After a moment of hesitation, he warily said, “If you’re still mad because of what happened, actually-” “Wait!” The way Caleb stared at Mia, as if she were truly Timothy’s ex–wife, was unsettling. She continued disdainfully, “Are you seriously assuming that I’m Mr. Barrett’s ex–wife, and you think I’m just pretending not to recognize all of you?” Caleb nodded solemnly.

Mia was dumbfounded. “Look, doppelgangers exist, you know! I’m not that poor Mrs. Barrett! My temperament wouldn’t tolerate that kind of treatment for a second! If I were treated as such, I swear to God, he’ll regret it deeply!” Caleb faltered. When he recalled her fiery temper, he knew she was more than capable of following through on her threat.

Caleb had to admit that apart from their looks, she was very different from Mia.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 666-Their personalities were very different.

Mia’s patience was wearing thin. With a sharp pivot, she made to leave, clearly done with Caleb’s explanation. 1 “Wait, Ms. Langford! I don’t have the photos now, but I can get them. Just give me some time.” “I’m sorry. I have no interest whatsoever.

The notion of delving further into the life of Mrs. Barrett, who bore an uncanny resemblance to her, repulsed her.

She strode toward Ginger and left the playground with her.

Caleb sighed as he watched them leave. “Goodness gracious.” It was unfortunate that he couldn’t produce any photos at such a critical juncture.

Caleb found her rather peculiar. He didn’t even know her, yet she said he was the father of her child. She truly had mistaken him for someone else.

Mia returned to the hotel with Ginger, feeling frustrated.

Ginger glanced at her. “Mommy, how’d it go with the bad guy?” Perplexed, Mia responded, “Ginger, do you think we might’ve gotten the wrong guy?” “Mommy, didn’t you get the information from Uncle Dominic? Did he lie to you?” “Honestly, I don’t know.” “Mommy, why did you ask?” Mia ruffled her hair. “It’s just… I found out by chance that Mr. Barrett has an ex–wife.” Ginger grew anxious. “Is Mister married?” If Timothy was married, she would lose him as a father. However, hadn’t Mia mentioned that he was single?

Mia continued, “It appears that his ex–wife has passed away, though. But Ginger, guess what? His ex–wife looks a lot like me!” Ginger’s eyes widened. “That sounds like something from a movie!” Amused, Mia agreed, “Exactly, I didn’t believe it at first, but Caleb said the same thing as well. I doubt both of them are lying.” She could only speculate that she must resemble Timothy’s ex–wife quite closely. However, was it merely a coincidence?

Caleb insisted she had mistaken him for someone else. If he was telling the truth, it meant. her ex–husband was Timothy.

She lowered her gaze and met Ginger’s hopeful eyes. Knowing how much Ginger adored Timothy, Mia kept the suspicions to herself.

If Mia revealed to Ginger that Timothy was the bastard who had abandoned them, it would crush her. Mia resolved not to disclose the truth until she had thoroughly investigated the matter.

Ginger’s expression turned solemn. “Mommy, in that case, wouldn’t that make you her substitute?” eves “Ginger, where on earth did you learn that word?” Locking with Ginger, Mia firmly stated, “Do you think I’d settle to become someone’s substitute? Men chase after me, not the other way around.” The absurdity of her striking resemblance to Timothy’s ex–wife blew her mind.

While Ginger napped in the afternoon, Mia tossed and turned in bed. She scrolled through the album on her phone and stumbled upon a picture of Sage and Ginger.

She instinctively smiled. However, she froze as she studied Sage’s i Suddenly, it clicked why Timothy seemed so familiar. Sage was the spitting image of him.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 667-Mia noticed the striking resemblance between Sage’s features and Timothy’s, particularly their eyes.

It suddenly dawned on her that Caleb was likely telling the truth–Timothy was the person she had been searching for.

She found it absurd when Caleb said she resembled Timothy’s wife. But now, realizing her mistake, everything fell into place.

Stupefied, she gazed blankly at the ceiling. She couldn’t believe that she’d gotten the wrong person.

No wonder Timothy had been giving her strange looks.

She had inadvertently taken the reishi mushroom he intended to buy. She offered to return it in exchange for a date, but he flatly refused.

Recalling these events left Mia puzzled. Timothy probably thought that she was flirting with him. However, she truly couldn’t remember anything from the past.

Once Ginger was sound asleep, Mia slipped out of the bedroom and made her way to the living room.

When Wade showed up, she wasted no time. “Did you get them?” Wade faltered. “Ms. Mia, I’ve yet to obtain Mrs. Barrett’s pictures. I need some time.” “How much longer?” “I’m working on it.” Sinking onto the couch, Mia eyed him. “Let me guess. You’ll only tell me you’ve got the photos once the storm passes, won’t you?” Seeing Wade’s stunned expression, Mia stopped beating around the bush. “I already know, so there’s no point in keeping it a secret. Timothy’s ex–wife looks exactly like me!” Wade’s voice quivered as he answered, “Ms. Mia, I had no choice. Mr. Dominic instructed me not to let you get in contact with the Barretts.” Mia had intended to test him with a question. She hadn’t expected such a blunt confession.

1/2 Her heart sank at his admission.

“So Timothy is the one I’m searching for, not Caleb?” “Y–Yes.” She massaged her temples. “Why didn’t you tell me this from the beginning?” “Dr. Grayson suggested trying desensitization therapy first to see if it triggered any memories from your past.” Speechless at Ryan’s audacity to experiment on her, Mia seethed with anger. When she got back, he’d have a lot to answer for.

She quickly regained her composure. Wearing a stoic expression, she asked, “Did you inform Dominic that I met my ex–husband here?” Wade wiped the sweat from his forehead. “Yes. We wouldn’t want to see you hurt, after all.‘ “What was his response?” “Mr. Dominic likely will send his men to retrieve all of you once the storm passes since the airport is closed due to it.” Mia wasn’t surprised at all. Her brothers treated her exceptionally well. They tiptoed around her forgotten marriage in conversations, fearing it might trigger unpleasant memories.

But Mia refused to be bullied any longer.

Still perplexed, she looked at Wade and asked, “Was I mistreated when I married into the Barrett family?” “The Lane family had yet to find you back then. You were a commoner, and you know how things would turn out in a prestigious family with their litany of rules.” Massaging her temples, Mia recalled her afternoon’s internet search about Mrs. Barrett. It had been a whirlwind of revelations.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 668-Bewildered, Mia questioned, “Considering my ordinary background, how did I end up marrying into the Barrett family?” Wade explained, “Mr. Barrett fell into a coma after an accident. It was Mrs. Barrett Senior who arranged your marriage.” “All to change his fate?” A cynical scoff escaped Mia’s lips. She was well aware of the stringent rules that governed high society. Commoners like her marrying up rarely ended well. She knew that all too well.

She had heard stories about her adoptive parents being equally deplorable. It had been a brutal existence before the Lane brothers found her.

A cold glint flickered in her eyes. If her brothers faked her death to cut all ties with the Barretts, surely the Barretts themselves must have been ecstatic.

Yet, Timothy’s strange behavior didn’t paint that picture. Perplexed, she dismissed the notion of lingering affection on his part.

Guilt, perhaps, but nothing more.

Mia crossed her legs, a menacing gleam flickering in her eyes. “Everything seems to fall into place. I have a game to play now.” She was eager to find out why Timothy had been searching for her.

Wade sensed trouble brewing as he observed Mia’s expression. Tentatively, he cautioned, Ms. Mia, Dr. Grayson advised you to steer clear of the Barretts.” “Didn’t he suggest trying the desensitization therapy? I figured it might be more effective if I interacted directly with Timothy.” Wade was rendered speechless.

“Oh, and make sure Dominic doesn’t catch wind of this just yet,” she added, glancing up at him. She didn’t want Dominic bombarding her with incessant phone calls.

Alone again, Mia pondered her next move. She couldn’t brush off the bombshell she had just discovered.

She opened her suitcase and found it filled with vibrant and scanty clothes. Her current style was very distinct from her prudish self back then.

1/2 Feeling like she’d preferred plain and boring clothes in the past, she had Wade prepare a set of clothes that suited her old style. Then, she texted Timothy, “Mr. Barrett, do you fancy a dinner date tonight? See you at the usual place.” She received no response from him. Yet, patience was a virtue, especially when dealing with men like him.

Timothy saw the message, and his mind blanked temporarily. He couldn’t believe that she’d just asked him out.

Caleb was curious. “Tim, who is it from?” “Try and guess.

“No way. Is it Ms. Langford?” Timothy set his phone down and contemplated. “Do you think she’s Mia?” “Honestly, Tim, I’m not so sure anymore. I’d say no if she hadn’t mistaken me for her ex- husband. Yet, she clearly confused me with you.” Timothy found the situation bizarre as well.

“Tim, it’s either she’s suffering from memory loss, or she’s pretending not to recognize us. “Caleb thought this was the most plausible explanation.

Timothy suddenly rose, adjusting his attire in front of the mirror. His demeanor exuded a mature charm.

Startled, Caleb questioned, “Where are you headed, Tim?” “A date.” Timothy left after he answered Caleb. He wondered what tricks Mia had up her sleeve.

He made his way to the top floor, the same place where they had met over a meal last time.

The moment he stepped into the conservatory, his eyes widened. Mia stood before the full- length window with her back facing him, her dark locks cascading over her shoulder. She was clad in a simple T–shirt and denim skirt.

“Mia?” he breathed, his voice thick with a mix of apprehension and a sliver of hope.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 669-When Timothy laid eyes on Mla, he felt like he had been transported back four years in time. She looked exactly as she did in his memories, igniting a rush of emotions within him.

He couldn’t help but feel thrilled at their reunion.

Caleb found himself unexpectedly confronting his own feelings as he beheld Mia standing before him, alive and well.

Mia turned to face him. There was a mixture of grief and aloofness in her expression as she spoke, “Why, I’m surprised that you still remember my name.” Timothy inhaled sharply. He stared at her calmly as he asked, “Are you finally going to drop the act?” He knew that she’d been feigning ignorance. She recognized him, yet she purposely acted like she didn’t know him.

Mia’s brows furrowed slightly, contemplating his accusation. If he believed she was merely acting, then perhaps she would oblige. With a nonchalant air, she replied, “Because it’s become tiresome.

“Mia, do you have any idea how long I’ve been searching for you?” Timothy stared at her intently, his Adam’s apple bobbing subtly.

There were so many things he wanted to say, but the words caught in his throat.

He wanted to tell her that he had never suspected her of hurting Laura.

Instinctively, Mia averted his gaze.

With a practiced grace, she pulled out a chair and sat down. The perfectly cooked steak on the plate seemed to hold her full attention.

Finally, she said, “Mr. Barrett, our marriage ended the moment the divorce papers were signed. What possible reason could you have had for searching for me?” Based on her investigation, she was just an ordinary individual with no notable status or background. Mia was convinced that he had erased all her information out of concern that her existence might tarnish the Barrett family’s name if it became public knowledge.

Still, she was intrigued by Timothy. What truly motivated him to seek her out after all this time?

“I felt it necessary to clarify matters.” 1/2 Mia’s fork, scraping against her steak, paused mid–motion.

“Go on, then. What do you have to say?” Timothy studied her intently, sensing something was off. However, he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

Mia raised an eyebrow. “Mr. Barrett?” Timothy opted to steer the conversation elsewhere. “Why did you fake your death and disappear? Who is Ginger’s father?” “Tsk. Mr. Barrett, 1 we’re at an impasse.” is the direction you intend to take our conversation, I’m afraid She had acted like her former self to uncover the truth behind her past. She had yet to regain her memories. But she couldn’t risk alarming her brothers by pressing them for answers. Their impulsive nature might lead them to Xanier Island, braving a storm in a helicopter.

Not wanting to complicate things, Mia was left only with Timothy as her sole recourse. Little did she expect him to sidestep the issue entirely. She was appalled by his audacity to ask about Ginger’s father.

Perhaps her brothers were right, after all. Her ex–husband was nothing but an asshole. Timothy seemed promising at first, but she was disappointed to find him no better than the rest.

She met his gaze squarely and replied, “Surely you understand why I faked my death and left?” Timothy pressed his lips together. While he comprehended the circumstances that led to her disappearance, he suspected her brothers likely faked her death without her consent.

He didn’t expect her to vanish for four whole years!

Undeterred, he pressed on, “I understand about your brothers helping you disappear by faking your death, but I can’t fathom your ruthlessness. You went missing for four years! If our paths hadn’t crossed, how long would you have remained in hiding?” “So?” “So, your demeanor only reinforces the notion that you are indeed the culprit.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 670-“The culprit?” Mia echoed Incredulously, her mind racing to connect the dots. With a clatter, she abandoned her utensils, the noise ringing out sharply.

“So you’ve spent four years tracking me down just to interrogate me about the culprit? I’m appalled.” She grabbed a knife beside her and brandished it before him. “Mr. Barrett, what makes you think that I should put up with your baseless accusations?” Though her memories remained elusive, her rage was unmistakable. If she were to uncover the extent of the injustice she had suffered, including how she had almost died from a hemorrhage during childbirth, she wouldn’t be able to stop herself from burning the Barretts alive.

They were all fucking bastards!

The cold steel of the blade hovered dangerously close to Timothy’s face, yet he remained steadfast, meeting her gaze without flinching.

“I just want to know the truth.” Everything happened in a blur back then. Someone had been apprehended, purported to be the culprit, yet the destruction of all security footage left gaping holes in the narrative.

Mia’s gaze turned cold. She held the knife menacingly close to his neck as she hissed, “You’d do well to keep silent.” She was no longer her docile old self who tolerated all that bullying. Luna burst into the room, her eyes widening in horror as she witnessed the dangerous scene unfolding before her. “Stop right there! What are you doing, Mia? Are you trying to kill Tim?

Shocked, Luna nearly tripped over her own feet when she saw the knife pressed against Timothy’s neck Mia withdrew her hand at once. Utterly speechless, she cast a mocking glance at Timothy.

Timothy frowned and asked Luna, “Who told you to come here?” “Tim, you were in danger. If I hadn’t arrived when I did, who knows what might have happened? This woman is ruthless, nothing like the Mia we once knew. Be careful.” Mia snickered. She leaned back languorously in her chair and glanced up at Luna. “Oh, my dear Lina, you’ve got it all wrong. We’re just having a little filetation,” she quipped, trading her foot provocatively up Timothy’s pant leg as she spolo Sensing that something felt wrong, he tensed. He shot Min a pusled fool, dumbfounded at how bold she’d become. He finally reached under the tablecloth, his hand pressing on her fool.

His expression was awloward as he urged Luna, “You can leave now.” Lana stared at him in utter bewilderment, unable to comprehend the situation. Min had just held him at knifepoint moments ago, yet he seemed strangely compliant, even telling her to leave!

Mia flashed a triumphant smile at her “Ms. Maynard, are you planning to thirdwheel us?” Seething, Luna was on the verge of losing her composure. She scowled at Mia and said indignantly, “Tim, your mother is worried sick about you, especially with the news of the tsunami near Xanier Island, Call her and let her know that you’re safe.” Mia waved Lama goodbye, further provoking her ire.

Lama stormed out, her heels striking the floor with forceful steps.

Luna The moment the door slammed shut, Mia placed her other foot on Timothy’s thigh.

Timothy’s gaze turned dark as his jaw clenched tight.