His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 182

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Chapter 182

Mia closed her laptop, packed it into her briefcase, and stood up to leave. Ian followed closely behind.

‘Mia.”

His voice drifted through the partially closed door. Mia stopped and looked back at Ian. “Congratulations.”

I’m the one who should be thanking you,” Ian said, looking a bit sheepish. “I really don’t know how to thank you. I hope this doesn’t cause you any trouble?”

Mia shook her head. “It won’t.”

Standing in the doorway was inappropriate. Since Richard and Ethan were still talking, Mia couldn’t just leave lan

lone. She suggested, “Why don’t you come sit in my office for a while?”

Is it convenient?” Ian asked politely.

Mia turned and led the way. “It’s fine.”

A few minutes later, in Mia’s office.

Sorry, I only have water here. I hope you don’t mind.”

She poured a glass of warm water and handed it to Ian. He stood up from the sofa and took it with both hands.

You don’t drink coffee? I thought everyone working high-pressure jobs in buildings like this lived on caffeine.”

I used to. I don’t much anymore,” Mia said as she sat next to him. “I’ve called the project lead over. He should be here soon so you can discuss the next steps.”

she wasn’t directly involved in the project, so her topics of conversation with Ian were limited.

Then I’ll use this limited time to talk to you about a personal matter.” Ian set the water down and chose his words arefully. “My mother had surgery last week. She still needs chemotherapy. While her condition has stabilized, the outlook isn’t great.”

Mia didn’t know much about medicine, but she had heard similar stories. It was a matter of paying for more time. Is there anything else I can help with?”

It’s a bit presumptuous…” Ian looked conflicted. “I’m an only child. My mother’s biggest wish is to see me married. You’re the only woman I’ve introduced to her.”

During those days at the hospital taking care of Carly, lan’s mother had been secretly observing Mia. She liked her very much and had been pushing lan to pursue her. Jan had explained they weren’t that close, but when his nother brought it up again after her surgery, he couldn’t use the same excuse. He told her he would seriously try to get to know Mia.

‘If possible, I’d like you to visit her at the hospital with me-as a friend with the intent to date. Just to give her some peace of mind.”

Mia frowned, hesitating. She was afraid this would be just the beginning of a long lie.

‘Don’t worry. Just this once. There won’t be a second time.” Ian was deeply ashamed. “Of course, if you find it too inconvenient, feel free to refuse. I won’t blame you. We haven’t known each other long, after all.”

Chapter 182

Okay, Mia thought for a moment and agreed.

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