His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 138

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Chapter 138

I didn’t cause the mess. But if I leave, the problem will be solved.” Letting Mia leave was Miranda and Sandra’s altimate goal.

Sophistry.” Ethan saw the stubbornness written all over her smooth, pale face. He radiated a cold, imposing aura.

Mia lowered her head and didn’t speak, waiting for his decision.

After an indeterminate amount of time, the intensity in Ethan’s dark eyes faded. “I have a separation agreement here. If you sign it, you can leave immediately. However, given your special status, I’ve added a few clauses.”

He pulled a document from his drawer and pushed it toward her.

Mia took the agreement and gave it a cursory scan. “Thank you, Mr. Hale.” The dense list of clauses was too much o read in one sitting. She would have to take it home.

Sign it and hand it to Human Resources. Think carefully. Once you leave… don’t even think about coming back.” Ethan tossed the pen aside, gathered his files into his briefcase, and stood up to leave.

Mia followed him out. They split at the elevator. She waited for the staff elevator while Ethan entered his private

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The moment the doors closed, Mia finally looked up.

Ethan had actually agreed to let her go. She hadn’t read the clauses yet, but based on her knowledge of him, they vouldn’t be too outrageous.

Watching the elevator numbers go down, Mia felt a momentary sense of daze. Her phone rang, snapping her back o reality. She quickly answered.

t was Lila, whispering into the phone. “How did it go? How did my brother handle it?”

Mr. Hale agreed to let me resign.” Mia paused before adding, “Tell Grandma I’m okay.”

ila let out a sigh of relief. “I knew it. My brother might be cold-blooded, but he’s not irrational. He already hoved you into the Logistics Department; he can’t exactly keep you there forever.”

n the background, Grandma’s huff was audible. “Just because he acts like a human once doesn’t mean he is one.”

Thank Grandma for me,” Mia said, her lips twitching into a small smile. Looking at the agreement in her hand, he added, “If there’s a chance in the future, we’ll meet again.”

Lila didn’t catch the hidden meaning. “Sure. Let’s get dinner together sometime soon. I took several days off for ny brother’s engagement, so I’ll probably have to work overtime this week. Let’s aim for next week.”

Lila was already planning their next meeting. But by next week, Mia would likely be in South Haven.

‘Okay,” Mia agreed anyway. “We’ll talk then.”

She hung up just as the elevator arrived. She was about to step inside when Leo hurried toward her.

‘Ms. Carter! Where is Mr. Hale?”

Mia pointed toward the private elevator across from them. “He went downstairs.”

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