Ch. 821..830

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 821-Timothy remained composed as he typed his response: "That's right."

"I've just come from the hospital after seeing Luna. She has a noticeable gash on her face, and if not treated promptly, it's likely to result in a permanent scar.” Maintaining his composure, Timothy replied: "I see.” "Did Mia seriously do this? She's left Luna disfigured and is even pushing for her imprisonment. It's been four years, but she appears to be an entirely different person now."

Caleb's understanding of the situation shifted dramatically as soon as Sharon confirmed that Monalize was indeed Mia Bowen.

What had previously been mere speculation now stood as an undeniable truth.

Timothy glanced at the sleeping Mia before him and calmly typed his response: "Luna should face the consequences of her actions. This was all orchestrated by me. I offered Luna a chance, but she didn't appreciate it."

"To be honest, this situation is quite challenging. I never expected Luna to do something like this. She seems different from the person I once knew," Caleb said.

Caleb was also shocked to learn that Luna had secretly stolen Timothy's bone marrow—a crucial element in Ginger's life-saving treatment. Caleb couldn't help but feel some resentment toward Luna.

Interfering with a child's life-saving treatment was completely unacceptable!

Timothy didn't say much; he simply asked Caleb to keep an eye on Sharon, wanting to ensure that her and Luna wouldn't cause any further trouble.

As Timothy returned to his seat, he noticed that Mia had already fallen asleep.

Upon seeing her face, his expression became unreadable. In truth, he had spent all these years searching for her, and he couldn't quite fathom why—he just couldn't bring himself to let her go. Perhaps, as Caleb once suggested, Timothy started developing feelings for Mia four years ago, but he didn't recognize it then, or maybe he simply didn't want to acknowledge it.

Love, after all, defied logic and explanation; it only required a sudden spark to engulf everything. That individual became one's entire world, perhaps even the sole person they could imagine spending their life with.

In the past, Caleb had questioned Timothy about what made Mia so special.

Now, Timothy acknowledged that while Mia may not possess extraordinary qualities, she was incomparable in his eyes—the woman who had captured his heart.

With a gentle touch, Timothy reached out to tuck Mia in, his expression revealing a tenderness he hadn't recognized before. He carefully adjusted the chair beside her and lay down.

Glancing at the sleeping Mia beside him, Timothy's resolve solidified. This time, regardless of the challenges, he was determined not to let her slip away.

In his heart, Timothy yearned for both Mia and Ginger.

Upon awakening, Mia realized that the plane was already descending as she felt the sensation of weightlessness.

However, as she opened her eyes, she found herself sleeping in the arms of a man. Bewildered, she wondered what was going on.

As Mia processed the situation, she suddenly lifted her head and accidentally hit something, causing her intense pain. Tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

At the same time, she heard Timothy let out a muffled groan, indicating that he too was in pain. Clutching her throbbing forehead, Mia asked, "Timothy, why are you so close to me?"

Timothy held his bruised chin as he looked down at her. "You leaned over on your own.” She leaned over on her own?

Mia hesitated briefly before rebutting, “That's not true. I always sleep in a certain position. How could I have possibly shifted to your side by myself?"

Timothy looked at her and countered, "Are you absolutely certain about your sleeping position? We've been married for years, and I'm familiar with all your sleeping habits."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 822-Upon hearing Timothy's confident tone, Mia was overcome with guilt. After all, she had been sleeping alone all these years, and no one had ever mentioned her poor sleeping posture.

But admitting that she had willingly cuddled up to him felt too embarrassing.

Mia retorted, "That was then, this is now. My current sleeping habits are fine. You must have leaned on me on purpose while I was asleep.” If she didn't adhere to moral standards, nobody could use morality against her.

As they argued, a flight attendant intervened, "Ms. Lane, Mr. Barrett, the plane is about to begin its descent. Please adjust your seats and fasten your seat belts.” Upon the flight attendant's arrival, Mia finally stopped talking and silently adjusted her seat, fastening her seatbelt.

Soon, the plane touched down at Nord City International Airport. Seeing the familiar surroundings, Mia reached for the box beside her and opened it to ensure the bone marrow was safely inside. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

As the plane came to a stop, Mia peeked out the window. Upon spotting the people waiting for her arrival, she felt her body stiffen. Turning to Timothy, she asked, "Are you sure you want to disembark with me?"

Mia was taken aback by how quickly her brothers had arrived.

She was convinced that if Timothy came down with her, it could escalate into a violent confrontation later, potentially resulting in Timothy getting injured.

After all, they were now in Nord City, a far cry from Bern City, which was under the control of the Barrett family. Adding to the tension, Mia's brothers harbored a long-standing grudge against the Barretts. Timothy calmly sorted through the documents on the table. "Will there be an issue if I accompany you?"

Pointing outside, Mia said, "Look, my brothers are here. For your own safety, it's better if you stay on the plane. You can come down after we've left."

Timothy couldn't help but notice a car parked on the tarmac, accompanied by several men who seemed oddly familiar.

With a narrowed gaze, Timothy expressed his concern, "But now you're my girlfriend, and you were even my ex-wife once. Is my identity something to hide?"

It seemed like Timothy was oblivious to the situation.

Observing his confident stance, Mia hesitated before responding, "Mr. Barrett, when I mentioned being your girlfriend, it was meant as a joke. I didn't anticipate you taking it seriously.” Timothy's frown deepened. "What do you mean?"

His expression resembled that of someone scrutinizing a scoundrel, suspicion clouding his features.

Mia cleared her throat and continued, “Mr. Barrett, as adults, we're accustomed to playful banter, and I'm sure you've encountered it before. There's no need for me to spell it out. It's all in good fun, after all. Clarifying it might just spoil the humor, wouldn't you agree?"

"Mia, I don't joke around when it comes to relationships,” Timothy said firmly.

“Then let's just treat it as a lighthearted joke between us, alright? Mr. Barrett, we're all here to have a good time. If you take it seriously, that's on you."

Mia felt it was crucial to address certain matters immediately. If her brothers caught wind of her actions in Bern City, they'd surely reprimand her. Mia realized she needed to end things with Timothy before disembarking the plane!

As her words faded, Timothy replied in a serious tone, "Mia, I cannot agree to break up. You also have a responsibility toward me." Responsibility? Did she hear him correctly?

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 823-Mia gazed at Timothy's stern expression and poked his chest. "Mr. Barrett, to be frank, the words I've said aren't exclusive to you.

"At this point, it's possible that I've accumulated enough ex-boyfriends to populate the entire Nord City. If I'm to be held accountable for each one, Mr. Barrett, you'll simply have to wait your turn.” "Mia Bowen!"

"Sorry, I go by Mia Lane now, thank you very much,” Mia retorted, standing up and adjusting her clothes.

"Mr. Barrett, I've been very clear. If you're having trouble understanding, please take a moment to sit and contemplate. Perhaps our paths will cross again someday.” With that, Mia walked away without looking back, heading straight for the plane's exit.

Shortly after Mia left, a flight attendant approached Timothy and said, "Sir, don't feel too bad. After all, Ms. Lane isn't the type of woman just any man can win over."

Timothy's expression instantly hardened, and he stepped forward, ready to strike. "Watch your words. Are you interested in her as well?" As Mia descended the stairs, she realized Timothy hadn't followed her, prompting a sigh of relief from her.

After all, she was carrying the bone marrow that Timothy had donated, a crucial element for saving Sage's life.

If Timothy had left the plane with her and her brothers had seen them together, Timothy would surely have faced a tough situation. Nonetheless, Mia decided to cut Timothy some slack, considering she was carrying his bone marrow in her hands.

As Mia disembarked from the plane, she smiled and called out, "Hello Connor, and hey Claude!"

Connor stepped forward and gently took the bone marrow from her. "Hey Mia, it sounds like you've had quite the journey."

“I'm fine. Luckily, everything went smoothly, and I was able to retrieve the bone marrow."

Claude approached her and asked, "Did Timothy cause any trouble when you were looking for the bone marrow in Bern City? I heard his family tried to hide it. Is that true? I've always said the Barretts were up to no good.” Connor looked at her and asked, "Did Timothy hide the bone marrow intentionally to threaten you?"

Lowering her gaze, Mia replied, "There were some complications along the way, but Timothy wasn't involved. He didn't hide the bone marrow.” After all, Timothy wasn't responsible for the bone marrow going missing, and he shouldn't be wrongly accused.

"Mia, don't worry. Even if Timothy did plan to use the bone marrow as leverage against you, we're not intimidated.

"Dominic has made it clear—if Timothy doesn't comply, we'll go to Bern City ourselves. We'll even resort to coercing Timothy to donate his blood if necessary.” Mia smiled and replied, "Now that we have the bone marrow in our hands, let's not waste any time. Sage is waiting for us."

She wanted to leave this place quickly with her brothers to avoid any unexpected situations.

"Wait up."

As Mia was about to enter the car, she heard Timothy's familiar voice from behind.

Her expression stiffened instantly. Didn't she tell him to wait inside the plane until they left? Why did Timothy come out at this moment?

Was he out of his mind?

A surge of apprehension flooded Mia. Turning around, she saw Timothy descending the plane's ramp.

In that instant, Mia could feel hostility radiating from her two brothers. Upon spotting Timothy, Connor's demeanor shifted, his expression turning steely. "Mia, I'm surprised you're here with him."

Claude moved beside her, obstructing her way. "Mia, is he planning to use his bone marrow as leverage against you? Don't worry. Remember, we're in Nord City, not Timothy's territory."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 824-Timothy calmly descended the stairs and glanced at Mia. "You left your bag behind."

Only then did Mia realize that Timothy was holding her makeup bag. She must have left it on the chair while she was touching up her makeup earlier.

Mia intended to step forward to retrieve it, but Claude beat her to it, snatching the bag and casting a wary glare at Timothy.

“You've got quite the nerve. Despite knowing this is Nord City, the Lane family's territory, you still dare to come here alone, confronting your own fate head-on."

Timothy responded politely, "My daughter is sick, so it's only natural for me to come and visit her."

Upon hearing this, Connor suddenly erupted in anger. "You claim Ginger is your daughter, yet you almost had her aborted!

"Do you even grasp the immense effort Mia put into bringing Ginger into this world? You're not worthy of being called her father.” Guilt flashed in Timothy's eyes. "I know I've come up short, especially in raising Ginger. That's why I'm determined to make things right for both her and Mia."

Claude sneered, "Ever heard of the phrase “better late than never? The Lane family lacks nothing, and certainly not your delayed attempts to make amends."

Timothy asserted firmly, “Your shortcomings, or lack thereof, don't concern me. My determination to rectify the situation is solely my own." Timothy's words sparked anger in Claude. Rolling up his sleeves, he declared, "Very well, I'll personally teach you a lesson today. I've been itching to confront you for a while, and now that you've come to me, don't expect me to be gentle.” Mia anticipated the situation would escalate to this point.

She was on the verge of stepping in when Connor stopped her. "Mia, quickly get in the car. Let Claude handle this."

Claude turned to her and remarked, "Mia, hurry and deliver the bone marrow. I need to have a private conversation with Timothy."

Mia sensed the underlying implication of the phrase "private conversation." It was clear that it wouldn't be a casual discussion. Before Mia could respond, Connor ushered her into the car. Soon, they drove away from the airport.

Glancing back, Mia saw a group of black-clad bodyguards advancing aggressively toward Timothy.

The situation seemed to be spiraling out of control.

Observing the scene, Mia couldn't help but ask Connor, "Will this escalate into a deadly confrontation?"

"Mia, even if it does, it doesn't matter. Timothy owes you his life regardless!"

"But was resorting to such violence really justified?" Mia pondered silently.

She had anticipated this outcome, which was why she had earlier cautioned Timothy against disembarking from the plane.

"Mia, you need to understand, we've been waiting for this moment for a long time," Connor stated calmly.

Outside, the chaos appeared to have minimal impact on him. Connor vividly recalled the events from four years ago when Mia was rushed to the hospital, nearly losing both her and her twins.

They had fought relentlessly to save Mia and the babies she carried. Therefore, Connor believed that Timothy owed Mia his life. If Timothy were to meet his end in Nord City, it would be regarded as justifiable retribution.

After all, Connor and his brothers could easily orchestrate an incident to make Timothy disappear from Nord City without a trace.

Observing the anguish on Connor's face, Mia hesitated before speaking, “To be honest, I don't recall much from that time." Nonetheless, she was determined to consult with Ryan for treatment, hoping to recover her memories swiftly.

Now, Mia was filled with courage.

She was eager to uncover the truth about what transpired all those years ago!

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 825-"Mia, if you can't remember, then don't dwell on it. It's not something positive anyway. But don't worry too much, even if the worst happens, your brothers are here to support you. Right now, our priority is getting the bone marrow to the hospital. Sagey is waiting for us."

Mia refrained from further discussion, her mind occupied with Sage waiting in the vacuum chamber.

She had warned Timothy earlier not to disembark from the plane while her brothers were still there, but he stubbornly insisted on tempting fate.

Perhaps Claude could teach Timothy a lesson and help him understand the harsh reality.

If Timothy were to run into Dominic later, even without a fatal outcome, he might still end up with serious injuries.

An hour later, they arrived at the hospital.

Mia entered, carrying the box containing the bone marrow. Nicholas, clad in a white coat, approached her swiftly. "Did you bring back the bone marrow?"

“Yes, I brought it back. It's inside.” "Pass it to me. We'll conduct tests on the bone marrow right away. If everything checks out, we can initiate treatment immediately.” Mia nodded in response. After entrusting the bone marrow to Nicholas, she headed straight to the vacuum chamber to reunite with Sage.

As Mia approached the chamber, she noticed a young boy inside, engrossed in playing with building blocks.

At the sight of Sage, Mia's eyes immediately filled with tears. Hastening her steps, she approached and called out, "Sagey."

Sage glanced up upon hearing his name. He carefully placed the blocks he was holding on the floor before making his way to the edge of the vacuum chamber.

With a tender, childlike voice, he exclaimed, "Mommy, you're back!" "Yes, I brought back the bone marrow. You'll be able to start treatment soon, and once you're feeling better, you can go to school like the other children. Does that make you happy?"

Mia had been eagerly awaiting this day for a long time.

Due to Sage's illness and his difference from other children, he spent much of his time confined to the hospital.

Filled with hope for Sage's upcoming recovery, Mia's eyes brimmed with tears. "I'm sorry, Sage. It's my fault for not giving you a healthy body."

Sage replied sincerely, "Mommy, it's not your fault."

If there was anyone to blame, it was the bad guy.

Mia exhaled against the glass, drawing a heart shape with her finger. Catching sight of it, Sage felt a hint of embarrassment and lowered his gaze.

In a childlike voice, he continued, "Ginger came to visit me this morning. She even brought up Daddy, the playboy."

"What did Ginger say?"

Sage frowned and replied, "Hmph, that little traitor. Seems like she fell for that scoundrel's sweet talk with just a few words, but I'm not that gullible. I won't be quick to forgive him."

Despite Sage's words, Mia knew deep down that Ginger was still fond of Timothy.

As Mia gazed at Sage standing before her, she couldn't help but notice just how much his face resembled Timothy's.

With a smile, she said, "Let's save these discussions for later. Right now, the priority is for you to recover quickly. Then, in due time, you can face him assertively and settle the score.” Mia now noticed a striking similarity between Sage's temperament and Timothy's. Not only did they resemble each other physically, but their characters and temperaments also appeared remarkably alike.

After chatting with Sage for a while, Mia noticed Rachel approaching. Dressed in a white lab coat, she appeared frail, aimost skeletal. Concerned, Mia asked, "Have you lost even more weight?"

Rachel replied calmly, “Well, the recent treatment's side effects have been quite severe."

Mia sighed inwardly. Rachel, standing before her, was actually Nicholas’ younger sister.

For years, Mia had been using Rachel's identity to move around incognito.

As a result, during their investigation into her background, Timothy and his team could only trace it back to the Mendes family.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 826-Rachel suffered from a rare disease similar to Sage's, preventing her from leading a normal life.

While Sage's condition was somewhat more manageable, stemming from various complications due to premature birth, Rachel's illness presented greater challenges due to its rarity.

Nonetheless, Rachel had grown accustomed to her condition.

As she looked at Sage, a hint of excitement painted her expression. "Finally, Sage can receive treatment. I thought he would be pestering me in the lab for the rest of my life. Once he's treated, he'll probably want to leave quickly. Kids can be quite a handful.” Unfazed, Sage retorted, "Who wants to stick around here anyway?" Observing their playful banter, Mia could discern the strong bond between Rachel and Sage. With a smile, she said to Rachel, "I believe things will improve one day."

“I'm optimistic too. I've been researching a new medication lately that I'm confident will cure my illness.” "I'm certain it will."

Mia was aware that despite Rachel's physical ailments, she possessed exceptional intelligence.

Over the years, Rachel had contributed significantly to the development of numerous medications in Nicholas’ lab.

Unfortunately, none of them had been effective in curing her illness. Shortly after, Nicholas arrived with the medical team. He turned to Mia and informed her, "The bone marrow has been examined, and everything looks good. We will commence treatment now. Please wait outside."

Mia nodded, casting a reassuring glance at Sage. "Hang in there, Sagey! Mommy will be waiting for you outside.” Upon hearing his nickname, Sage's expression darkened. "Mommy, you're not allowed to call me that anymore."

After all, he had a name, and it wasn't "Sagey."

Mia replied somewhat regretfully, "Why not? I think it's a lovely nickname, similar to your name."

Her daughter was named Ginger Lane, and her son was named Sage Lane.

As Mia exited the treatment room, the smile on her face gradually faded, replaced by a worried expression.

Nicholas had pointed out that even with the bone marrow matching treatment, there was no guarantee of Sage's complete recovery. Despite this, Mia clung to the hope that this treatment would allow Sage to attend school and socialize like any other child. That would be enough for her.

While waiting outside, a sudden realization struck Mia.

She turned to Peyton beside her and instructed, "Have someone look into the situation with Claude and Timothy at the airport. If Timothy has passed away, I'll need to arrange for his body to be brought back.” Peyton nodded in acknowledgment. “I'll dispatch someone to the airport immediately to assess the situation.” Not long after, Dominic and Eva arrived, accompanied by Ginger. Upon seeing Mia, Ginger dashed over to her. "Mommy, is Sage going to get better?” Mia reassured her, "Yes, Sage will be healthy like you after this surgery. It's all thanks to you, my little hero. You saved Sage."

Ginger beamed with pride; she had always been conscious of her intelligence.

As the surgery stretched on, Ginger eventually drifted off to sleep while waiting outside.

At that moment, Mia caught sight of Claude entering, his expression grim. She also noticed a wound at the corner of his mouth, likely from the recent altercation.

Had Timothy caused this injury?

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 827-Observing the injury on Claude's face, Mia was overcome by a sense of unease.

It seemed evident that Claude and Timothy had engaged in a scuffle. Mia couldn't shake off her concern for Timothy's well-being at that moment.

Noticing Claude's injury, Eva asked, “Claude, how did you get hurt? Did you get into a fight with someone?"

Mia's heart raced with anticipation as she waited for Claude's response. She, too, was curious about what had transpired during the altercation. Claude seemed a bit uneasy, taking a moment before replying, "Oh, it's nothing. I just accidentally bumped into something.” Mia's expression shifted to one of surprise upon hearing Claude's response.

She was surprised he didn't mention Timothy. Was it because he knew Dominic was present?

With Connor now in the medical facility supervising Sage's treatment, only Mia and Claude were aware that Timothy had arrived in Nord City with her.

However, it seemed improbable that this was the reason for Claude's silence about Timothy.

A chilling possibility suddenly crossed her mind. Was Timothy already dead, silenced permanently?

Noticing the look in Mia's eyes, Claude suddenly felt a bit disheartened. It appeared that Timothy was truly at odds with their family!

While they waited outside, Dominic turned his attention to Mia and remarked, "Mia, I heard someone from the Barrett family was responsible for the bone marrow incident." His tone dripped with malice.

Upon hearing this, Mia swiftly clarified the situation to Dominic. Dominic's expression immediately turned grim. “Indeed, the Barretts can't be trusted.” Claude agreed, nodding in affirmation. "I feel the same way."

Eva spoke up, advising Mia, "Now that you're back, please refrain from going back to Bern City and stay away from the Barretts. They bring nothing but trouble.” Mia obediently nodded and replied, “I understand.” After all, her sole purpose in going to Bern City this time was to find Timothy and secure his bone marrow.

Ginger, who was nearby, caught snippets of the adults’ conversation. She let out a yawn, rolled over, and quietly covered her Apple watch. Sage's treatment continued until midnight before finally coming to an end.

Nicholas stepped out and addressed them, saying, "The surgery went well, but Sage needs a few more days of observation. There's no need for you to go in and see him at the moment. It's best to head back and get some rest.” Upon hearing this update, the Lanes breathed a collective sigh of relief. With tears welling up in her eyes, Mia expressed, "As long as the treatment is successful, that's what truly matters. Thank you, Nick." “Don't thank me. You should be grateful to yourself for swiftly finding a matching bone marrow," Nicholas replied.

Standing nearby, Eva chimed in, "It's late now, and since the treatment went well, let's all head back and get some rest. We can visit Sage in a couple of days once we're allowed to."

Following Eva's suggestion, Mia returned to the Lane residence.

The news of Sage's successful surgery filled her with joy. However, after finishing her evening routine, she found herself too energized to sleep. Perhaps it was because she had dozed off excessively during the plane ride.

Just then, Mia received a WhatsApp message from Peyton: "Mr. Barrett and Mr. Claude had a one-on-one fight at the airport, and it looks like Mr. Claude lost.” Mia hadn't anticipated that Claude and Timothy would end up in a physical altercation.

It made sense now why Claude didn't mention anything when Eva inquired about his injury; he must have been embarrassed about the loss.

Mia quickly replied to Peyton's message: "Where is Timothy now?" "He's at the hospital.” "Why is he at the hospital? Didn't he win the fight?"

"After Mr. Claude lost, he ordered his bodyguards to beat up Mr. Barrett, which led to Mr. Barrett being hospitalized. I've heard his injuries are quite severe.” "Do you think his injuries could be life-threatening?" Mia asked.

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 828-Peyton replied: "I don't think so."

Upon hearing that Timothy's injuries weren't life-threatening, Mia let out a sigh of relief. As long as he didn't lose his life, it wasn't too serious of a matter.

Reflecting on Timothy's altercation, Mia couldn't suppress the hint of amusement creeping up to her. She had advised him against leaving the plane with her, but he ignored her warning. Now, he was facing the consequences.

The next morning, Mia headed straight to the hospital after breakfast. She couldn't possibly miss such a golden opportunity to add insult to injury, could she?

Upon entering the hospital ward, Mia spotted Timothy lying in the bed, dressed in patient attire and sporting bandages on his head and hands. Mia cleared her throat and approached Timothy, trying to suppress her laughter. "Mr. Barrett, how are you feeling now? Have you learned your lesson?"

Timothy instinctively looked up at the sound of her voice, his expression turning somewhat awkward.

This was undoubtedly a new low for him.

Seeing Timothy with bandages around his head, Mia struggled to contain her laughter.

Timothy's expression darkened. "Why are you laughing?"

"My apologies, Mr. Barrett. It's not often that I laugh, but sometimes the situation just gets the better of me," Mia replied, approaching Timothy with feigned innocence.

"Remember my warning yesterday? I told you not to disembark with me, but you didn't listen. Now, you're dealing with the consequences,” she continued.

Timothy's complexion paled as he gritted his teeth. "I was careless.” "Calling it careless is an understatement. We're in Nord City, not Bern City. You need to come to terms with this reality."

Timothy's resentment was palpable. He knew that Claude had only acted tough because of the backup he had yesterday.

Speaking with a cold tone, Timothy vowed, “It's because I didn't have a group of bodyguards with me at the time. But once I'm out of this hospital bed and back on my feet, I won't make the same mistake again."

“Timothy, I suggest you maintain a low profile and leave Nord City promptly," Mia cautioned.

However, Timothy shifted the conversation, asking, "My bone marrow sample arrived yesterday. When will Ginger's treatment start? I'd like to stay until it's finished."

Acknowledging Sage's successful treatment, Mia replied calmly, "Her treatment has already commenced. Don't worry, I'm optimistic it will progress smoothly.” Mia refrained from mentioning that the treatment had already concluded.

After all, Timothy remained unaware that Ginger wasn't the recipient of the treatment.

Mia gazed at him and spoke firmly, "I came here simply to assure you that Ginger's treatment will be successful. It's best for you to leave Nord City as soon as possible. I'll head out now."

As Mia turned to leave, Timothy's voice called out from behind, "Mia, I won't leave Nord City easily. I've made it clear that I won't depart until I witness Ginger's full recovery with my own eyes."

Looking back at him, Mia retorted, "Fortunately, it was Claude and Connor who came to pick me up yesterday. If it had been Dominic instead, Timothy, do you reckon you'd still be here in the hospital to speak to me in this manner?"

"Whether I'm alive or not is my own concern,” Timothy replied defiantly. Mia was infuriated by his attitude. “Fine, have it your way. Let's just pretend I didn't come today."

It seemed Timothy failed to recognize her gesture of kindness.

As Mia prepared to storm out of the ward, a doctor and a nurse entered abruptly.

Approaching Timothy, the nurse inquired, "Excuse me, sir, have your family members arrived yet?"

Timothy's face remained stoic as he replied, "What seems to be the issue?"

"The medical expenses for your hospitalization and surgery haven't been settled yet. We'd like to know when your family will be able to come and make a partial payment for these costs. Given that you're not a resident of Nord City, the hospital policy mandates an advance payment for medical expenses.” Mia raised an eyebrow. Was Timothy in debt for medical expenses?

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 829-Timothy's brows furrowed. "Where are my secretary and bodyguard?" "After you arrived at the hospital yesterday, everyone who accompanied you left. They didn't settle the medical fees or provide any contact details," the nurse explained.

“That's impossible,” Timothy retorted.

A sense of unease washed over him. His staff wouldn't leave without a valid explanation.

Instinctively, he reached under his pillow, but his phone was nowhere to be found.

His phone was supposed to be in Heath's possession, yet both Heath and Joe were conspicuously absent.

Timothy had a strong suspicion about who might be responsible for this situation.

It appeared that the Lane family would stop at nothing to get rid of him. This was Timothy's first experience with such a predicament. However, he responded calmly, saying, "Once I'm able to contact them, they'll handle the medical expenses. Please rest assured, I won't postpone the payment.” Mia stood silently beside them, her thoughts echoing Timothy's suspicions that Heath and Joe had probably been abducted on Claude's orders.

It seemed the goal was to leave Timothy isolated and vulnerable in the hospital.

"I apologize, sir, but due to numerous prior incidents, we require your family to settle the medical expenses immediately, or we'll be forced to discharge you."

Upon hearing this, Timothy suddenly shifted his gaze toward Mia, who stood by the door.

Feeling Timothy's scrutiny, Mia found herself overcome with unease. "She's my family,” Timothy asserted.

"Can I leave now?" Mia wondered silently to herself.

As she stood by the door, her unease intensified at Timothy's words.

It seemed Timothy was trying to deceive the hospital staff.

With a solemn tone, Mia addressed him, "Mr. Barrett, you can't just manipulate your words. Since when did I become your family?" Timothy responded earnestly, "You're my girlfriend, isn't that considered family?"

"But we ended things on the plane.” "I didn't agree to it, so as far as I'm concerned, we're still together." Mia couldn't help but grit her teeth in frustration. Timothy was truly insufferable!

With a frustrated expression, Mia turned to the nurse and asserted, "Even if I am his girlfriend, I am not his family member. You can't demand money from me!"

Upon recognizing Mia, the doctor quickly adopted a more accommodating demeanor. “Ms. Lane, we trust your word," he assured. The nurse echoed, "Absolutely. In today's society, there are far too many gold diggers trying to elevate their status by exploiting influential women. Ms. Lane, rest assured, we won't take his claims seriously!" Timothy, who had grown up accustomed to wealth and privilege, had never before endured such belittlement.

He had never envisioned a day when others would perceive him as a gold digger.

It was an insult beyond comprehension for him!

Clenching his teeth, Timothy exclaimed, "Mia, do you really think I'm the type of person they're describing? Please, explain to them who I truly am!"

Mia rolled her eyes and replied calmly, "People often hide their true intentions, so how am I supposed to know yours? I made it clear on the plane that our relationship was over, so please stop bothering me. "Yet, you intentionally approached my brothers and ended up in a confrontation. Who's to blame for that?"

The nurse nodded vigorously. "Exactly as I suspected. He must be the type to harass Ms. Lane. And now, he can't even cover his medical bills and wants to postpone payment!"

Timothy's anger surged at the nurse's words.

Could the CEO of the prestigious Barrett Group truly be short of such a trivial amount of money?

Observing his reaction, Mia interjected, "Alright, I'll perform a charitable act today and cover his medical expenses. Let's call it even from now on!"

Timothy's expression hardened. "I refuse to break up!"

The doctor intervened firmly, stating, “Your medical expenses have already been taken care of, so please refrain from overstepping your boundaries.

"Ms. Lane, you're truly a kind-hearted and beautiful person. When it comes to choosing a boyfriend in the future, please be discerning and avoid getting entangled with losers."

Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen chapter 830-Timothy's expression immediately darkened. "Who do you think you're calling a loser?"

As a well-bred and affluent second-generation heir, how could he possibly be compared to a loser?

The nurse regarded Timothy with disdain before firing back, "You can't even cover your own medical expenses. If that doesn't define being a loser, then what does?

"Not to mention, you're also trying to mooch off the Lane family's heiress! Have you ever stopped to consider if you're even capable of doing so?"

Timothy was on the verge of exploding with anger. He swore that once he recovered, he would bring down this entire hospital!

Eventually, the doctor and nurse departed, leaving the room enveloped in silence once more.

Mia had been stifling her laughter throughout the ordeal.

But as soon as the medical staff left, she couldn't contain herself any longer. "I never imagined seeing you in this situation, Timothy!"

With gritted teeth, Timothy retorted, "Are you done laughing yet?"

"Not quite. Let me indulge a bit more," Mia replied, still chuckling. Witnessing Timothy in such a sorry state was completely unexpected for her.

After all, he had always been so arrogant and aloof, and she had never envisioned him in such a pitiful situation.

"Did you orchestrate all of this, Mia? Where have you sent my staff?" Mia finally stopped laughing and poured herself a glass of water, taking a few sips to compose herself. "Please don't falsely accuse me. Heath and Joe's whereabouts are not my concern.” "How dare you deny any connection to them? Apart from the Lane family, who else in Nord City could discreetly make Heath and Joe vanish?"

Mia pondered for a moment. "Perhaps Claude is behind this. I warned you long ago not to be so arrogant. Now, you're facing the consequences.” “I may have been careless before, but don't mistake me for someone to be trifled with," Timothy retorted, gritting his teeth.

"But consider your current situation—no secretary, no bodyguard, no phone, and unable to afford your medical bills. How do you intend to prove that you're not just a pushover? Being tough demands more than just rhetoric!"

Mia suspected that Heath and Joe's disappearance might be linked to her brothers. However, she found it rather amusing to see Timothy, typically so arrogant, now facing adversity.

After a brief silence, Timothy spoke up again, "Help me get my phone back."

"Do you honestly expect me to just hand your phone over? Shouldn't you be a bit more humble when asking for help?" Mia shot back. Frustration flickered in Timothy's narrowed eyes.

Mia continued firmly, "So now you're getting upset? Those exact words were spoken by Mrs. Barrett and Luna when I pleaded for your bone marrow back then.

"Today, I'm just reflecting their sentiments back to you. Isn't that fair?" Timothy fell silent for a moment before replying, "I assure you, I will take care of this when I return.” "You're mistaken. I don't need your assistance. I can handle this independently.” Mia's tone remained composed, as though this were just another routine conversation.

Timothy observed Mia before him, her demeanor exuding confidence and poise. It was evident that she had been well-supported by the Lane family over the past four years.

Meeting his gaze calmly, Mia stated, "The old Mia waited in vain for your accountability, only to find herself in this predicament. But I am not her anymore."

Now, her determination shone through.

Glancing at Timothy lying in the hospital bed, Mia remarked, “I'll arrange for Peyton to purchase a ticket for tomorrow's flight. You should leave Nord City as soon as possible."

"Are you trying to get rid of me?"