His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 157

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Grandma Hale’s voice sounded full of life on the other end of the line.

“Mia, it’s your grandpa’s seventy-eighth birthday in a few days. Can you find some time for us to have dinner together?”

Mia Carter hesitated, trying to find a way to decline that wouldn’t upset Grandma Hale but would still allow her to

stay away.

‘Don’t worry, we’re just going out for a private meal. No big banquet. It’ll just be us and Lils.”

Seeing her silence, Grandma Hale knew exactly what she was thinking.

Mia checked her calendar. Grandpa Hale’s birthday fell on a Wednesday. “My work…” She was afraid she wouldn’t be able to get away.

‘When are you ever not busy?” Grandma Hale’s tone dropped slightly.

She wasn’t blaming Mia; she just understood how hard she worked. “I have a great idea.”

Mia couldn’t help but smile. “You always have the best ideas, Grandma. Thank you.”

The kindness and care from Grandma and Grandpa Hale was the kind of family affection she craved from the bottom of her heart. She couldn’t bring herself to refuse.

Your grandpa loves those little cookies you bake. Bring some of those along as a birthday gift.”

Grandma Hale explicitly named the gift, fearing Mia would spend money on something expensive.

Mia’s heart felt even warmer. “Okay. I’ll do whatever you say, Grandma.”

As she hung up, a soft expression settled over her delicate features.

Behind the half-open office door, Ethan Hale stood still, having overheard every word. He let go of the door handle, allowing the door to swing fully open.

The slight sound pulled Mia back to reality. She looked toward the noise and immediately stood up. “Mr. Hale.”

Grandma wanted something?” Ethan walked toward her, stopping right in front of her desk.

It… it wasn’t Grandma.” Mia rarely lied. Her clear eyes flickered nervously.

Ethan’s gaze was piercing; he could tell she was lying with a single look.

Her throat tightened, and her spine stiffened as she tried to maintain the lie. “I called Grandma, but I dialed the wrong number by accident. We just chatted for a moment.”

Even though Ethan’s gaze felt like it was boring a hole through her, he didn’t call her out.

‘Make me a coffee.”

His voice was cold, laced with irritation at her lie.

Mia realized she shouldn’t have said she called Grandma Hale. Ethan definitely didn’t want her staying in touch with the family. In her panic, she had spoken without thinking.

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Relieved that Ethan didn’t press her further, she nodded and went to make the coffee.

Ethan turned and went back into his office, sitting at his desk to resume his work. The door remained open as >ther staff members began to arrive for the day.

Stella Lewis’s voice rang out.

Wow, Mia! you look so beautiful today!”

Do I?” Mia’s voice was soft and gentle, yet held its usual professional edge. “Morning.”

Stella giggled. “Yeah! You look much more sophisticated and mature than before!”

What was Mia wearing?

Ethan’s brow furrowed, but he couldn’t quite recall. When he arrived this morning, Mia had already set up the neeting and was sitting at her desk. When he walked out just now, she had still been seated.

As he was thinking, Mia walked in carrying the coffee. The rich aroma filled the office.

Ethan’s

eyes instinctively landed on her as she approached.

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