Mia gave a slight nod. "Very well," she replied, her voice casting a sudden calm over the living room.
Recalling the earlier exchange, Timothy couldn't suppress a frown. "If you're really into blind dates," he quipped. "Perhaps you should consider a guy who's at least on par with me."
What a jerk.
Lifting her gaze, Mia fired back, "That could be quite the challenge, to be honest. After all, it's not easy to find someone beneath you, especially when you've set the bar so low as a despicable ex-husband.
"But to find someone better than you? Well, that seems like it wouldn't take much effort at all."
Timothy lapsed into silence, feeling a sting in his chest.
Unfazed, Mia pressed on, "If you have no further business here, you're free to leave. Were you genuinely expecting an invitation to dinner?"
Before Timothy could respond, Ginger dashed out, her gaze fixed on Timothy. "Grand-Aunt Patricia wants to know if you'd like to stay for dinner?"
Mia quickly interjected, "That won't be necessary."
"I'd be happy to," Timothy chimed in.
Stunned, Mia turned to Timothy beside her and retorted, "What's the point of staying? Remember how a certain someone didn't even bother to come meet Aunt Patricia?
"And now, here you are, eagerly wanting to stay. Don't you find that a bit hypocritical?"
As Mia's words faded, Timothy moved closer, bridging the gap between them.
Undeterred, Mia stood her ground, meeting his gaze earnestly.
"It's not just the pain. I also feel deeply regretful," Timothy whispered.
Mia remained silent, her lips pressed together. "Unfortunately, there's no quick fix for regret in this world."
"I understand, but despite the apparent hypocrisy, I've chosen to stay," Timothy affirmed.
"But don't you feel ashamed?" Mia questioned.
"You might see it as embarrassing. But truthfully, I'm completely okay with it," Timothy countered.
Observing Timothy's unabashed demeanor, Mia found herself momentarily speechless. In the past, Timothy would likely have left by now.
But now, regardless of what was said, Timothy remained as steadfast as a rock.
Taking a seat on the couch, Timothy turned to Ginger and asked, "Are you sure you don't want any of the other gifts?"
Ginger shook her head firmly. "I already have plenty. Let's donate them to other children."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen
I've never encountered a book with over 1,000 chapters. Does the author or platform not use an editor? The writing and grammatical errors are quite frustrating....
Why does it read status ongoing? If it’s ongoing chapter 1187 isn’t the end, I’m confused...
Chapter 1187 is the end? Too soon of a ending if its the ending they just ruined the sorty for me...
It reads 7 chapters per day, yet today only 2...
Patiently waiting for her to realize they belong together...
More chapters please & conclusion in sight?...
Where are the chapters. Very slow. Story is taking too long?...
More chapters please...
Please update all the chapters...
I am so done with this never ending saga, with too much drama and never resolving any issues, only continuing to add more unresolved issues....