Mia remembered asking Timothy numerous times before, yet he remained adamant about not keeping her twins.
This fueled Mia's urgency to leave Bern City and distance herself from him.
Timothy furrowed his brow, appearing somewhat puzzled by Mia's remark. Was she hinting at the idea of having children with him someday?
Timothy reassured her solemnly, "I won't have any biological children. You can trust me on that."
After all, the two children Mia carried were enough for him.
Mia's breath caught momentarily. She pressed her lips together, preparing to ask more questions.
However, before she could speak, Martha caught up and interrupted, "Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Barrett, you're still here?"
Mia quickly released Timothy's arm and glanced up at him, unable to ignore his remarkably handsome appearance.
She locked eyes with his deep, unreadable gaze. Then, Timothy softly tapped her forehead and said, "Let's go."
The faint sensation of Timothy's fingertips lingered on Mia's forehead as she quickly looked away, choosing to remain silent.
With Martha nearby, she couldn't afford to disclose anything.
Despite Timothy's outwardly gentle manner, Mia was aware that it was only a façade he presented in front of Martha.
Entering the elevator after Mia and Timothy, Martha remarked, "Oh, perfect timing!
"Mrs. Barrett Senior was concerned that you young folks might struggle with the selection, so she asked me to come along and help. Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Barrett, rest assured, I won't be a bother."
Inside the elevator, Mia observed the reflections of Timothy and Martha on the elevator door in front of her.
Amidst the quietude of the elevator, her mind was preoccupied with Timothy's recent words, leaving her emotions in disarray.
Timothy stood in silence, briefly catching sight of Mia in his peripheral vision, yet unable to perceive her expression.
Despite his outward composure, Timothy was far from calm.
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