Timothy pursed his lips. "What are you suggesting?"
"Now that Mia is the heiress of the prestigious Lane family in Nord City, with six supportive brothers, she has everything she needs. What could you possibly offer her to persuade her to come back to you?"
Furrowing his brow, Timothy responded, "Even if Mia didn't have her newfound family, she's not someone who can be won over by riches."
Indeed, Timothy seemed to have misunderstood her all along.
"I understand, but now she's the Lane family heiress. If you want to win her back, there's only one way."
Timothy's gaze sharpened with a hint of desperation.
Caleb hesitated before answering, "With your sincerity."
"Sincerity?"
Timothy reclined on the couch, projecting a nonchalant yet menacing aura. "Do you think people like us are capable of such sentiments?"
"If you don't genuinely love Mia and open your heart to her, I doubt you'll be able to keep her. You won't even pass her brothers' scrutiny."
Timothy felt somewhat disheartened and frustrated. "Isn't love such a vague and elusive thing?"
"Yeah, that's why I was so surprised when you fell for Mia. At first, I thought you were just unaccustomed to her leaving, but now it seems like you're really developing feelings for her."
Caleb couldn't believe it. "But Mia isn't considered exceptionally beautiful, and her physique is rather average."
"She's pregnant too."
"Yes, she's pregnant too, so... wait, what, she's pregnant?"
Caleb nearly choked on his wine. "She's expecting? With your child?"
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