Ch. 711..720

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 711-Mia broached the topic on purpose.

After all, given that Timothy brought up Shelly and was aware of Mia’s extensive purchases for her, he likely also learned from Shelly about the incident with Sharon.

Having accepted numerous gifts from Mia, it seemed probable that Shelly exaggerated the situation and complained to Timothy about it.

On the call, Timothy remained quiet for a moment. “It appears she may have mistaken you for my ex–wife.” “Wow, is Mrs. Barrett’s relationship with your ex–wife really that bad? Having a mother–in–law like that must make being your wife pretty tough.” Timothy couldn’t help but frown in response; it felt like Mia was taunting him.

Standing in the hospital corridor, Timothy gazed at the dark sky outside. His voice carried a heavy tone as he responded, “You don’t need to take my mother’s words to heart.” “Mr. Barrett, do I appear like someone who would be affected by irrelevant remarks? Typically, if there’s a conflict, I react immediately.

“Mr. Barrett, I’d like to remind you that I’m different from your ex–wife. You see, I do have a fiery temper. I can handle a lot, but I refuse to accept defeat.” Mia’s words seemed to convey an underlying message, expressing a deep- seated dissatisfaction and possibly venting on behalf of her past self from four years ago.

After Mia finished speaking, Timothy chuckled softly on the other end of the phone. “Okay, I get it. How about we have dinner together tomorrow night?” Timothy had never imagined that the old Mia would ever be willing to take a loss!

Upon ending the call, Mia couldn’t shake off the feeling that Timothy’s last chuckle had been a bit peculiar. Did he perceive her words as a joke?

The next morning, Mia stayed home with Ginger. She cautioned Ginger not to disclose anything while pretending to be unwell later that night.

Shortly after, Mia received a call from Shelly. “Monalize, why don’t we head out this afternoon? Since it’s your first time in Bern City, you might not be familiar with the area.” “I can’t make it today. Mr. Barrett invited me to dinner at Americana Restaurant tonight, and I have appointments with a makeup artist and stylist in the afternoon.” Mia deliberately mentioned the time and place. As anticipated, Shelly replied, “I understand. In that case, I won’t intrude on your date, Monalize. But there was something I wanted to discuss with you while we were out shopping that afternoon.” “What is it?” “After your disagreement with Aunt Sharon yesterday, I spoke with Tim. Monalize, I found out that you’re the heiress of the prestigious Mendes family in Nord City. Aunt Sharon is now deeply regretful for her behavior.” Listening to Shelly’s gloating words, Mia’s eyes flashed with a hint of irony as she casually replied, “And?” “Well, Aunt Sharon’s birthday is coming up in a few days, and our family is hosting a small party. You’re invited to join the celebration.” “Sure,” Mia agreed readily.

With the bone marrow matching results expected in a couple of days, it 15 BONUS would soon be time to confront the Barrett family as well.

After the call ended, Shelly quickly went on her social media to flaunt the purchases from her shopping spree yesterday, not forgetting to mock Blair for being kicked out.

“Shelly.” Just then, Luna entered the room hand in hand with a young boy.

Upon noticing Luna’s arrival, Shelly promptly set aside her phone. “Aunt Sharon is upstairs. I… I have something to attend to. I’ll head out first.” “Shelly, we need to talk.” After sending Asher upstairs, Luna turned to Shelly. “Did you ever have suspicions about that woman’s identity? I’m just looking out for you. I don’t want you to be misled.” “Luna, Tim looked into that woman. She’s from the wealthy electrical magnate family in Nord City, not some enigmatic figure. It’s just a coincidence that she resembles Mia. They are two different people.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 712-“Well, I find it hard to believe in such coincidences,” Luna stated firmly..

Growing impatient, Shelly remarked, “Luna, there’s something I’ve been meaning to discuss with you. Aunt Sharon tends to favor women from affluent families when considering ideal candidates for her daughter–in- law. To be frank, well, your background doesn’t quite meet that standard.

“My advice is not to hold onto any illusions. Focus on taking care of Asher. You never know, you might even secure a share of the family inheritance one day.” Shelly had always been intrigued by the true origins of Luna’s son, Asher.

Although Asher appeared to be Timothy’s son, Timothy had shown no interest in him for the past four years.

However, if Asher wasn’t Timothy’s child, then why did Timothy bring Luna and Asher back with him?

“Shelly, Tim doesn’t have any feelings for Monalize. She leveraged the reishi mushrooms to manipulate him into becoming her boyfriend,” Luna said nonchalantly.

“How can that be true? Tim just set up a dinner date with Monalize tonight at Americana Restaurant. Have you ever seen Tim take the initiative to ask a woman out for dinner?” After saying this, Shelly left the room.

Though Shelly’s words may not have been intended to cause harm, they carried significant implications.

Nonetheless, Luna refused to give up so easily. She went upstairs to find Sharon.

However, Sharon didn’t seem pleased upon seeing her.

After sending Asher outside to play, Sharon confronted Luna, “Luna, were you deliberately trying to mislead me by accusing Monalize of being a gold- digger?

“What’s your intention here? Do you truly believe you can become the heiress of the Barrett family by taking this approach?” Luna felt ashamed. “Mrs. Barrett, I didn’t mean it that way.” “Well, I certainly hope so. After all, Tim’s future wife must be from a wealthy family; only then will she be considered worthy of him.” Luna couldn’t help but clench her teeth in frustration. “But Monalize has a daughter who’s also over three years old, about the same age as Asher,” she remarked.

“What? She has a child too? Is she divorced as well?” Sharon’s dissatisfaction was evident. Despite Monalize’s affluent background, Sharon believed that a woman with a child was not suitable for Timothy.

Lowering her gaze, Luna couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction as she observed Sharon’s disapproval.

That evening, Mia and Ginger arrived at the restaurant together.

Glancing at Ginger, Mia inquired, “Are you feeling nervous?” “Not at all! I’m ready to give it my all!” Mia affectionately patted Ginger’s head and held her hand as they strolled toward the restaurant’s entrance.

Upon entering, they spotted Timothy emerging from the elevator. Their gazes met briefly. While Mia’s lips formed a smile, a flicker of unease lingered in her eyes.

Aside from being about the bone marrow matching results.

“Tim!” Ginger’s face lit up with joy at the sight of Timothy, With a skáp in her step, she rushed over to him, her tiny legs carrying her swiftly.

As Timothy stepped out of the elevator, he couldn’t help but notice a yellow figure approaching him.

Ginger met his gaze with puppy–dog eyes, momentarily stumbling in her steps.

Just as she was about to fall, Timothy swiftly reached out and caught ber, prompting Ginger to instinctively wrap her arms around his neck.

Timothy tensed for a moment before lifting Ginger up.

Glancing down at her, he questioned, “Who gave you permission to address me lik that?” Was this the same Timothy Ginger knew? He certainly seemed to have developed a bold attitude.

Clinging to his neck, Ginger replied in a playful, childish tone, “Me, of course.” Timothy’s lips formed a smile as he glanced upward, sporting Mia walking over.

His attention was drawn to her face, noting its uncanny resemblance to that of his ex–wife. For a moment, he felt a bit dazed.

“Tim.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 713-Just then, Mia’s attention was diverted by an untimely voice. She turned her head toward the entrance and spotted a familiar face. More precisely, two familiar faces–of a grown–up and a toddler. Mia watched as Luna entered the restaurant, holding hands with a young boy. He appeared to be around Ginger’s age, sparking her curiosity. Mia couldn’t help but steal a glance at Timothy, wondering how he would navigate the situation. Despite this, Timothy remained unmoved, cradling Ginger in his arms. His brow furrowed upon spotting Luna and Asher, a sight he hadn’t anticipated at the restaurant. Ginger clung tightly to him, as though fearing someone might snatch her away. As Luna observed Timothy holding Ginger, a trace of resentment flickered in her eyes. It bothered her that Asher never received such attention from Timothy. Why was Monalize’s daughter being favored by him? Suppressing her animosity, Luna approached Timothy with Asher. Looking down at Asher, she instructed, “Asher, say hello to Uncle Tim.” As Asher glanced up at Timothy, he appeared somewhat fearful, hiding behind Luna as he softly uttered, “Hello, Uncle Tim.” Luna shot Asher an exasperated look, wondering why he couldn’t be as outgoing as Ginger. He seemed so timid; what a spineless boy! With a stoic expression, Timothy inquired, “Are you and Asher here for dinner? I heard he was sick a few days ago.” Luna’s eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Timothy to be aware of Asher’s illness. Despite his aloof demeanor, it was clear that he still paid. attention to Asher. With a smile, Luna replied, “Yes, that’s because the previous nanny failed to properly care for Asher. Thankfully, Mrs. Barrett has sent a reliable nanny from the Barrett residence to look after him now. So, even when I’m occupied, I can trust Asher is in good hands.” Timothy frowned in response. “Taking care of Asher is your responsibility!” Luna’s expression momentarily froze, but she quickly replied, “I understand.” Despite this, she felt somewhat reluctant. Becoming a nanny for Asher wasn’t her aspiration; it was precisely why she had spent four years meticulously planning. But just as Laura seemed to be at death’s door, Monalize suddenly appeared. Mia approached gracefully in her high heels, a subtle smile on her face. “Ms. Maynard, is this your son? He looks to be about the same age as my daughter.” “Yes, what a coincidence. Asher, this is Aunt Monalize, Uncle Tim’s girlfriend. Please greet her politely.” Nonetheless, Asher appeared hesitant. Noticing this, Luna discreetly pinched his arm, her expression darkening slightly. Sensing the tension, Mia intervened, “Let’s not force Asher. Ms. Maynard, were you planning to meet someone for dinner?” “No. Since Asher has just recovered, I thought I’d take him out for a meal.” “Well, given that we’ve all coincidentally ended up here, why don’t we dine together? It would be nice for Ginger to have a playmate and not be bored alone,” Mia deliberately suggested, stealing a glance at Timothy. 23 Nestled in his arms, Ginger nodded obediently. “Okay.” With her keen perception, Ginger swiftly picked up on the situation. Though she didn’t understand Mia’s motives, she knew there was a reason behind the invitation. Upon hearing Ginger’s agreement, Timothy didn’t voice any objections. Nonetheless, he couldn’t help but shoot Mia a meaningful glance. He hadn’t expected her to take the initiative to invite Luna to dinner with them.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 714-This was certainly out of character for her!

Soon after, they proceeded toward the private lounge.

As Luna guided Asher, she couldn’t help but glance at Mia’s back. She was surprised by Mia’s initiative in inviting them to dinner.

What could be her motive?

Nonetheless, it didn’t matter. Luna was determined to assert her authority, with Asher by her side.

Throughout the meal, everything appeared normal.

However, Ginger struggled with using her utensils to pick up food due to her short arms, resulting in some food falling onto the table.

Despite this, Mia simply observed without intervening.

On the other hand, Luna took a different approach. She carefully picked out Asher’s food, attended to his needs, and even served him water, worried that he wouldn’t eat properly.

Because Asher refused to eat on his own, Luna took it upon herself to feed him.

As Timothy’s gaze swept over Ginger and Asher, he couldn’t help but notice Luna feeding Asher. Observing this scene, a slight furrow creased his brow, yet he remained silent.

Luna, too, noticed Timothy’s serious expression. Seeing the mess on the table created by Ginger, Luna was certain that Timothy wouldn’t be pleased. After all, Timothy had a strong preference for cleanliness.

Seizing the moment, Luna swiftly turned to Mia and remarked, “Ms.

Monalize, Ginger’s making a mess with her food. She hardly ate anything.

Aren’t you going to do something about it?” Mia had been quietly eating, but upon hearing Luna’s confrontational tone, she calmly replied, “There’s no need to worry about her. She can eat whatever she manages to pick up.” “Ms. Monalize, Ginger’s sill pretty young, isn’t she? Don’t you think your behavior is rather irresponsible, especially since you’re her mom?” After all, it was customary for most affluent families to have servants available to attend to their needs. Hence, it was surprising to see Monalize allowing Ginger to eat on her own.

Upon hearing Luna’s words, Mia’s frustration became evident.

She placed her fork down and glanced at Luna. “Yes, you might say I’m at lazy mother,” she remarked. “But the truth is, I prioritize nurturing my child’s independence.

“I’d rather not have a three or four–year–old who can’t feed themself and relies on others for nourishment; it’s almost as if their limbs have atrophied.

Luna’s expression shifted uncomfortably. “But Asher is still very young and needs to be looked after.” At that moment, Timothy’s voice turned cold as he exclaimed, “Just let him eat on his own!“” Luna was taken aback by Timothy’s words, noticing his displeased expression.

She quickly bent down and encouraged Asher, “Asher, Uncle Tim wants to see you eat on your own. Please be a good boy and finish your food, okay?” “I don’t want to eat by myself! I don’t want to eat by myself!” Asher suddenly threw his spoon in a fit of rage.

Luna’s expression grew uneasy. She grabbed Asher’s arm and forced a #16 BONUS smile, saying, “Asher, why are you throwing a tantrum all of a sudden? Are you being difficult just because Uncle Tim is here? You always eat independently at home. Why can’t you do it now?” “I just don’t want to! At home, the nanny always feeds me, I won’t eat on my own!” Asher’s tone was sharp, betraying a spoiled attitude, “Asher Maynard!” Luma’s frustration was growing. She had hoped to make a good impression in front of Timothy, but now it seemed like she was only causing trouble for herself.

Mia glanced over with a smirk. “Ms. Maynard, Asher looks like he’s about to cry. Let’s not push him to do something he’s not used to.” Luna’s expression darkened instantly. How dare Monalize ridicule her?

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 715-Mia retrieved some clean utensils from a nearby shelf and handed them to Luna. “Why don’t you start by feeding Asher,” she suggested.

“Ms. Monalize, just so you know, Asher can feed himself; he’s just a little shy,” Luna retorted.

Taking the utensils, she placed them in Asher’s hand and whispered, “If you don’t do as I say, there will be consequences when we get home!” As a child, Asher instinctively felt scared and obediently took the utensils. However, his movements were somewhat shaky.

He struggled to hold the utensils steadily, let alone pick up the food.

Sitting opposite them, Ginger skillfully used her cutlery to eat her vegetables and meat. Despite her small hands, she was undoubtedly more adept than Asher.

The contrast between them was stark, highlighting Asher’s disadvantage.

Just then, Ginger picked up a piece of meat with her fork and placed it on Mia’s plate. “Mommy, have some.” Mia smiled warmly and replied, “Thank you, sweetie.” Without hesitation, Ginger then picked up another piece and placed it on Timothy’s plate. “Tim, here you go,” she offered.

As Timothy looked at the meat Ginger had given him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Observing the situation, Luna quickly interjected, “Mr. Barrett is a bit of a germaphobe. He typically doesn’t share his food with others, especially if it has been touched by someone else.” Standing up, Luna continued, “Tim, I’ll help you get a fresh plate and a new set of cutlery.” Ginger appeared flustered, her gaze shifting toward Timothy. The smile that had lit up her face moments ago now faded slightly.

However, Timothy gazed at the meat on his plate and proceeded to eat it without a trace of hesitation.

Ginger beamed with a bright smile. “Is it tasty?” she asked eagerly.

Timothy’s lips curled slightly as he replied, “Yes, it’s good. Just focus on your meal and don’t worry about the adults, okay?” Everyone at the table was taken aback Mia’s eyes betrayed a hint of surprise. She hadn’t expected Timothy to eat the food Ginger had cut for him.

After all, individuals with germaphobia typically disliked others handling their food.

Luna was equally shocked by the scene. The fact that Timothy had eaten the food Ginger had offered was simply unbelievable.

After all, everyone in the Barrett family knew about Timothy’s germaphobia, and no one would dare to touch upon that sensitive issue.

While Ginger was picking out Timothy’s food earlier, Luna initially thought her moment had come.

Much to her surprise, Timothy went ahead and ate the food Ginger had offered him.

With a firm grip, Luna held onto the plate and cutlery. Stepping forward, she offered, “Tim, I’ll fetch you another set of utensils.” Holding his plate, Timothy frowned as he glanced at Luna. “Instead of focusing on others, why don’t you spend more time helping Asher?

“He can’t even pick up his cutlery to eat on his own. He’s so big and still needs to be fed! What kind of teaching methods are you using?” Luna’s dignity crumbled under Timothy’s stern reprimand.

Watching the unfolding scene, Mia intervened, saying, “Mr. Barrett, let’s not be too harsh. It’s natural for mothers to spoil their children. As a single mom, Ms. Maynard is bound to indulge Asher a bit.” Timothy couldn’t help but let out a disdainful snort. Nonetheless, he decided not to say anything more in front of the children.

Flushed with embarrassment, Luna returned to her seat, shooting Asher a glare and feeling utterly humiliated.

At that moment, Ginger placed her utensils on the table. “I’m full, Mommy. Can I go play with my toys?” “Of course,” Mia replied.

Turning to Asher, Luna remarked, “Asher, it seems like you’re not interested in eating either. Why don’t you join her and play with the toys?

Luna was determined to prevent Asher from misbehaving further and leaving a negative impression on Timothy.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 716-Feeling relieved, Asher set down his utensils and headed toward the play area.

Now, only the three adults remained at the table.

Luna was determined to improve Asher’s image in Timothy’s eyes.

She explained, “Tim, I understand that Asher has been a bit spoiled. When we get home, I’ll ensure he learns how to eat on his own. I won’t allow the nanny from the Barrett family to continue feeding him anymore.” “Hmm.” Timothy simply responded with a humm.

As Mia finished up her meal, she turned to Timothy and asked, “Why does Asher need a nanny from the Barrett family to take care of him?” While the investigation revealed little about Luna’s relationship with Timothy, it was evident that Luna, along with Asher, had been living in the Barrett residence.

Indeed, their relationship appeared to be anything but ordinary.

Luna’s expression brightened with a smile. “It’s challenging for me to raise a child by myself. After a previous bad experience with a nanny, Mrs. Barrett was concerned for Asher’s well–being and arranged for a new nanny to assist.” Finally, Monalize inquired about Asher’s identity.

Mia raised an eyebrow. “Is Asher your son, Mr. Barrett?” “No,” Timothy denied firmly.

Luna seemed somewhat embarrassed as she uttered, “Regardless, Asher is still part of the Barrett bloodline.” Mia was puzzled by Luna’s statement. Despite Timothy’s denial that Asher was his son, Luna continued to insist that he was connected to the Barce lineage.

However, Timothy was an only child!

“Oh! I’m going to beat you! I’ll keep hitting you until you’re dead! How dare you take my toy!” Suddenly, Asher’s voice echoed nearby.

As Mia turned around, she noticed Ginger being pinned to the ground by Asher. Her expression quickly shifted, and she dashed over without hesitation. “Why are you attacking her?” Pushing Asher aside, Mia quickly scooped Ginger up, embracing her tightly, “Ginger, are you alright? Can you let Mommy know if you’re hurt?” Nonetheless, Ginger offered no response. She weakly leaned against Mia’s chest before slipping into unconsciousness.

Mia’s heart raced with fear as she begged, “Ginger, please wake up, don’t scare mommy!” Luna expressed her surprise, musing, “It seems like just a small squabble between the kids. Knowing Asher, he’s not typically that rough. Is it possible that Ginger might be suffering from some other ailment?” Timothy sternly intervened, “Luna, keep your mouth shut!” With that, he picked up the unconscious Ginger and cradled her in his arms. “I’ll take her to the hospital.” Mia’s eyes reddened slightly as she glanced back at Luna, a hint of hostility in her gaze. “If anything happens to Ginger, I won’t let you off the hook.” Luna instinctively shielded Asher behind her. Nervously, she asked, “What do you plan to do? Asher is still so young; he doesn’t grasp the situation.” “You’d better pray Ginger is alright!” Mia retorted as she left the lounge, leaving Luna visibly shaken.

With a pale complexion, she turned to Asher and asked, “Asher, why did you hit Ginger, especially with Uncle Tim nearby? How many times have 1 reminded you? You need to win Uncle Tim’s favor and be on your best behavior when he’s around.” “But Mommy, I can’t stand her. I hate her for taking Uncle Tim away from me.” Asher threw a tantrum, seemingly oblivious to the gravity of the situation.

Meanwhile, Mia and Timothy rushed Ginger to the nearest hospital.

Ginger was swiftly taken into the emergency room, illuminated by flashing red lights outside.

Mia’s anxiety surged as she turned to Timothy, her tone laced with an ominous warning.

“If anything were to happen to Ginger, I would never forgive Luna and Asher. Your relationship with them means nothing to me. Mark my words.”

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 717-Mia confronted Timothy head–on, her once–charming red lips now turned into a frown.

At that moment, she dropped her usual facade, revealing her stern.

demeanor.

Timothy lowered his gaze, observing the dominant and assertive Mia before him. He spoke in a gentle tone, “Ginger will be fine, I promise.” “You’d better,” Mia replied tersely.

She took a deep breath and glanced at the blinking red light, regretting her decision to suggest dinner with Luna.

She was aware that Luna must have received advance notice, which was why she deliberately waited there for Timothy.

Indeed, Mia shouldn’t have taken the risk.

Soon, the lights in the operating room went out.

As the doctor, Tyler Valoz, emerged from the room, Mia rushed forward. ‘ Dr. Valoz, is my daughter okay?” “Are you both Ginger’s parents?” Mia hesitated before replying, “I’m her mother.” Adjusting his glasses, Tyler explained, “We’ll need to await the results of the blood tests to confirm Ginger’s condition.

“Our initial assessment suggests she may be suffering from a blood–related illness. Has she recently shown any signs of sudden illness or cold–like symptoms out of nowhere?” Mia was caught off guard, lowering her gaze to conceal her true feelings.

She had been terribly frightened by Ginger’s sudden collapse, completely forgetting their plans for the day.

It wasn’t until Tyler’s words sank in that Mia realized Ginger had merely been pretending.

Mia promptly responded, “Yes, she’s been experiencing unexplained health issues lately. Her health used to be stable, and she seldom faced such.

problems.” “Her symptoms seem to align, but we’re optimistic it’s just a false alarm. Nonetheless, if it turns out otherwise, you should start preparations early,” Tyler advised.

Upon hearing this, Mia instinctively took a step back, feeling unsteady.

In the next instant, Timothy reached out and caught her arm. Seeing her pallid complexion, he whispered, “The results haven’t come in yet. Perhaps. it’s just a false alarm.” “I hope so too.” Forcing a bitter smile, Mia turned to Tyler and inquired, “What steps should we take if it’s not a false alarm?” “Her parents will need to undergo bone marrow matching,” Tyler explained. “Usually, parents with the same blood type as their child have a good chance of being a successful match.” “Dr. Valoz, my daughter has type A blood, and I’m type O, the universal donor. Can’t my blood be used for the matching?” Mia deliberately brought up Ginger’s blood type, highlighting the mismatch.

Tyler paused, stealing a glance at Timothy before responding, “It would be preferable for Ginger’s father, who ideally has type A blood, to be the candidate for the matching process.” With that, Tyler excused himself.

2/3 Mia sighed in frustration. “But how am I supposed to find Ginger’s father now?” Timothy’s gaze grew complex. “Caleb doesn’t have type A blood; he’s also type O, just like you.” Upon hearing this, Mia’s demeanor shifted. She had almost forgotten about Caleb.

Glancing at Timothy, Mia noticed a hint of unease in his expression.

Hastily, she responded, “Well, it seems I’ve misidentified him. It turns out he’s not Ginger’s father after all. There might have been an oversight in my investigation.” As Mia spoke, she avoided meeting Timothy’s gaze, wary of revealing any inadvertent signs of deception.

“I have type A blood. I can undergo bone marrow matching for Ginger,” Timothy stated in a low voice.

A25 Upon hearing this, Mia suddenly lifted her gaze.

She had assumed she would need to wait for Ginger’s supposed illness report before inquiring about Timothy’s blood type.

However, he unexpectedly offered to undergo the bone marrow matching before she could even bring it up.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 718-Mia’s expression froze momentarily before she spoke, “Mr. Barrett, I truly appreciate your help.” Despite her ongoing deception since arriving in Bern City, this expression of gratitude was genuine.

Timothy nodded in response, saying, “You’re welcome.” Upon hearing Timothy’s words, Mia’s emotions grew even more complex.

While it was indeed appropriate for Timothy, as Ginger’s father, to undergo bone marrow matching, he remained entirely oblivious to the truth.

From his perspective, he was simply undergoing the matching procedure for Mia’s ill daughter.

At that moment, Mia spotted Ginger exiting the emergency room. Ginger lay unconscious on the bed, her complexion pale, with a noticeable bump on her forehead.

Even though Mia understood it was all part of a charade, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Ginger.

It seemed that Ginger was taking her performance a bit too seriously.

Seeing the swelling on Ginger’s forehead, Timothy immediately knew it was from Asher pushing her. Speaking in a solemn tone, he said, “I’ll make sure Asher apologizes to Ginger.” “Forget it. It’s best if these two children don’t cross paths anymore. Ginger isn’t doing well right now, and I don’t want any more trouble,” Mia responded.

In reality, Mia was eager to teach Asher a lesson, but her priority at the moment was the bone marrow matching. Once that was sorted out, she would address the matter with Asher.

10 Witnessing her determination, Timothy remained silent.

After settling Ginger into her ward, Mia turned to Timothy and said, “Mr. Barrett, thank you for bringing Ginger to the hospital and for your assistance. It’s late now, so you should head home and get some rest. I’ll stay with Ginger here at the hospital.” Timothy hesitated briefly before inquiring, “When will we receive the test results?” “Most likely by tomorrow.” “Please inform me immediately once the results are available.” Mia nodded. “Sure.” As Mia watched Timothy leave the ward, her expression softened. Based on his demeanor, it seemed likely that he would agree to undergo the bone marrow matching.

Shortly afterward, Mia received a call from Dominic.

Upon seeing his number, she answered nervously, “Hello, Dominic. Is everything alright? Why are you calling at this hour?” “Are you enjoying your time in Bern City?” With those words, Mia realized she couldn’t hide the truth any longer. She responded honestly, “Dominic, I didn’t come to Bern City to have fun.” “Mia, you’re being far too reckless. Traveling to Bern City alone is risky, but bringing Ginger along at such a young age adds another layer of concern. What if the Barretts were to discover your true identities?” “Dominic, I’ll be cautious. They haven’t figured it out yet.” “Mia, you’d better book the next available flight back to Nord City!” Mia pursed her lips. “Dominic, I can’t return yet.” She proceeded to explain Sage’s condition to Dominic, who fell silent on the other end of the line. “Couldn’t you find a suitable donor in Nord City? Did you really have to go to Bern City to search for type A blood?” “Dominic, our entire family has type O blood, but Sage has the rare type A. With only a month left, I had no choice but to take the risk and come to Bern City,” Mia explained.

Glancing at Ginger sleeping soundly on the hospital bed, she continued, “I orchestrated a scenario with Ginger. Timothy believes she’s genuinely ill, so he agreed to undergo bone marrow matching for her.” When the time came, Mia would simply substitute Ginger’s sample for Sage’s.

Over the phone, Dominic let out a sigh. “Please be careful.” “I will, there’s no need to worry. After all, I’m not the Mia Bowen who used to be easily intimidated,” Mia reassured him.

“By the way, Mia, since you’re in Bern City, perhaps you should consider paying a visit to Aunt Patricia,” Dominic reminded her.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 719-Mia nodded affirmatively. “I understand. Once the bone marrow matching is over, I intend to visit Aunt Patricia.” Despite her amnesia, Mia recalled that Patricia had rescued her from near abandonment and starvation by Bob and Mary in the past.

Not only did Patricia raise her, but she also supported her through college.

This memory remained deeply ingrained in Mia’s mind.

To avoid revealing her true identity, Dominic and Eva had been the ones to maintain contact with Patricia over the years, sending her regular gifts.

Although Mia had always been concerned about Patricia’s health, in Patricia’s mind, Mia was no longer alive.

Nevertheless, this time around, Mia planned to catch Patricia off guard with a surprise!

416 After ending the call, Mia settled beside the hospital bed, softly brushing her fingers across Ginger’s forehead. She then turned to Peyton and inquired, “How did she manage to faint for real?” “Dr. Valoz mentioned that after Ms. Ginger indulged in a massive chunk of chocolate, she completely freaked out at the thought of you catching her.

“When the nurse suggested she take a breather, guess what? Ms. Ginger ended up passing out.” Mia delicately examined Ginger’s mouth, noticing traces of chocolate on her teeth. She couldn’t help but feel a mix of frustration and amusement.

Indeed, Ginger always managed to surprise her.

Suppressing a smile, Mia asked Peyton, “Has Sage’s blood sample been delivered?” 1/4 “Mr. Mendes has already arranged for it to be sent. We just need to wait for Mr. Barrett to donate his blood tomorrow.” Mia couldn’t resist gazing up at the night sky outside. Regardless of the obstacles, she was determined to save Sage.

The following morning, Mia went out of her way to purchase Ginger’s favorite breakfast and snacks.

Ginger was pleasantly surprised as she savored her food happily.

“Mommy, did I do well yesterday?” “You did amazing! You’re truly a talented little kindergartener when it comes to performing. Mommy was really worried when you fainted! I thought Asher had seriously hurt you.” “Mommy, I don’t like Asher. The way he stares at me is so annoying.” Ginger pouted, expressing her displeasure.

Mia gently caressed Ginger’s head. “I understand. But don’t worry, we won’t have to interact with them in the future.” Children were incredibly perceptive, and perhaps Ginger sensed something about the relationship between Asher and Timothy, which could explain why she disliked Asher.

Mia, too, couldn’t help but feel intrigued by Asher’s relationship with Timothy.

She had even asked Timothy directly last night, but Timothy had denied being Asher’s father.

However, judging from Luna’s expression, it was evident that this matter wasn’t as straightforward as it seemed.

After having breakfast with Ginger, Mia glanced at the clock and realized. that the test results were due soon.

However, at that moment, a commotion erupted outside.

Mia thought she heard Luna’s voice. Recalling the events at the restaurant from the previous day, a flicker of displeasure crossed her eyes.

Didn’t Mia explicitly tell Timothy that she didn’t want to encounter Luna again?

Glancing at the door, Ginger asked, “Mommy, what’s happening outside?” “I’ll go take a look. You stay here and finish your meal.” After all, Mia didn’t want Ginger to be overly involved. As Mia turned and left the ward, she spotted Luna being intercepted by a bodyguard.

Watching the scene unfold, Mia’s expression turned cold. How dare Luna show up here?

Despite Ginger’s staged fainting at the restaurant the previous night, it was evident that Asher had harmed her. A visible bump still showed on Ginger’s forehead as a reminder of that unsettling incident.

Approaching in her high heels, Mia’s voice took on a cold tone as she asked, “What brings you here?” “Ms. Monalize, I’ve come to offer my apologies. Yesterday at the restaurant, there was a small altercation between the children while they were playing.

“As a boy, Asher shouldn’t have behaved aggressively toward a girl. That’s why I’ve come here to make sure Ginger is okay.” “That won’t be needed,” Mia said sharply.

Observing Luna’s expression, Mia sensed that Luna’s apology was insincere, merely a facade to maintain her reputation as a compassionate individual.

“Ms. Monalize, please give me a chance to apologize and make things right. Indeed, Asher has been overly spoiled by the Barretts. I’ve already had a

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 720-Mia proposed, “There’s no need for you to go to such lengths. Just record a video of yourself reprimanding Asher and send it to me. You don’t have to apologize in person. Sometimes, being too polite can come across as a bit fake, you know?” As Mia’s words trailed off, Luna’s expression froze, clearly caught off guard by Mia’s unexpected rebuttal.

Inwardly, Luna couldn’t help but curse; she had indeed been dishonest earlier.

Scolding Asher was completely out of the question for Luna. On the contrary, she believed Asher had done an excellent job of putting Ginger in her place.

Considering his status as a member of the Barrett family, Luna believed his actions were justified.

Nonetheless, Luna received a scolding from Timothy over the phone. He went as far as suspending her credit cards, urging her to cut back on shopping and devote more time to Asher.

Despite Luna’s reluctance, she knew she had to uphold her facade by taking the initiative to apologize. Whether Mia accepted it or not didn’t concern her; she was merely putting on a show for Timothy.

However, Mia’s sudden request for Luna to record a video disciplining Asher seemed too far–fetched for her.

Refusing to yield, Luna retorted, “Ms. Monalize, perhaps you’re unaware, but Asher is part of the Barrett family. Despite being his mother, I don’t have the authority to discipline him. After all, Mrs. Barrett is the one who dotes on him more.” Upon hearing Luna’s subtle boasting, Mia arched an eyebrow and inquired, 1/3 “Honestly, I’m intrigued. Is Asher truly Timothy’s son?” “Mia, we’re all Intelligent people here. Some things don’t need to be explicitly said. When it comes to Asher’s connection to Timothy, I’m sure you can see it clearly. After all, he’s been part of the Barrett family since birth,” Luna countered.

Mia wasn’t particularly taken aback by Luna’s response.

Nonetheless, she couldn’t help but wonder if Asher was indeed Timothy’s biological child.

Swiftly, Mia composed herself, masking her inner turmoil. “Ms. Maynard, you seem very open–minded, being ready to accept such a situation without insisting on a formal title or status,” she nonchalantly remarked.

“I don’t care about status; all I want is for Asher to be part of the Barrett family.” Luna intentionally spoke ambiguously, her tone tinged with a touch of arrogance. “Ms. Monalize, I heard about your disagreement with Mrs.

Barrett.

“Isn’t it common sense for a married woman to listen to her in–laws, especially with a child in the picture? So, I’m curious, what do you think could be gained from upsetting Mrs. Barrett so early on?” Mia sensed from Luna’s expression that Sharon might make an unexpected appearance at the café that day. She suspected Luna had said something in private to provoke Sharon into seeking Mia out.

Mia’s lips curled into a smirk as she raised an eyebrow. “Ms. Maynard, you’re mistaken. Only those without power, status, or even the affection of a man feel compelled to cater to their in–laws. I lack nothing and am under no obligation to please anyone.” Luna’s expression soured instantly, her jealousy bubbling to the surface. If only her social status were a bit higher, she wouldn’t feel inferior to Mia at Sporting Tyler emerging from the elevator, Mia’s demeanor shifted abruptly. With a scowl, she snapped, “Ms. Maynard, it’s time for you to leave. And don’t bother coming back.” After uttering those words, Mia approached Tyler. “Are the test results. ready?” Tyler nodded in confirmation.

Mia suggested, “Let’s discuss this matter in the consultation room.” A hint of curiosity flickered in Luna’s eyes. She couldn’t help but wonder if Ginger was genuinely injured.

As Luna attempted to sneak over, she was promptly stopped by the bodyguard. “Please leave the premises immediately,” he instructed.

Reluctantly, Luna complied and left the first floor. Nonetheless, she was determined to figure out exactly what the test results were.

Meanwhile, Mia proceeded to Tyler’s office and promptly dialed Timothy. Mr. Barrett, Ginger’s diagnosis has been confirmed.”