His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 377

Chapter 377

‘What a coincidence, neighbor!”

Jaxon Rivers leaned his arms against the railing, waving down at her. “We meet again.”

Mia Carter’s brow furrowed. Becoming neighbors with him was the last thing she wanted.

‘I just moved in. I’m taking you out to dinner tomorrow. Just come over after work; I’ll handle everything.” Jaxon issued the invitation with overwhelming enthusiasm.

‘No thanks. We aren’t that close,” Mia replied, continuing toward Nina’s house.

Jaxon raised his voice. “How are we not close? We’re both from Northbrook! Finding a fellow townsman

housands of miles away should bring tears to your eyes!”

‘Slam-*

Mia entered Nina Torres’s house and shut the door behind her.

Nina was lying on a play mat, playing a toy piano with Toby. she glanced toward the door. “Why is it so loud

outside?”

Mia sat down next to Toby. “A new neighbor just moved in.”

Nina let out an “Oh” and studied Mia’s face. Seeing no obvious distress, she still asked worriedly, “Did Ethan really not do anything to you?”

His attitude toward work has just… changed,” Mia said, downplaying the situation.

Let him change. If he can’t stand it and fires you, we’ll just take the breach of contract penalty and go back home o focus on the pregnancy. My livestreams have been doing great lately.” Nina winked at her. “I’ll take care of you

‘rom now on.”

Mia chuckled. “Then I’ll handle the house and you handle the career.”

No problem! The two of us living our best lives is better than anything else!” Nina laughed, trying her best to oosen the tight string of tension in Mia’s body.

Ethan’s cold shoulder made Mia uncomfortable, but it also provided a small sense of relief.

But before she could fully relax, her phone suddenly rang.

She saw the familiar number on the screen, and her brow instantly knitted together. She stood up and walked to the side to answer.

‘Mr. Hale… Right. I’ll be right there.”

After the brief exchange, Mia hung up and looked at Nina. “I have to go back to the office.”

Nina stood up, holding Toby. “The food is almost ready. Why don’t you have a bite before you go?”

“No, you guys go ahead.”

Ethan had only said he needed her for something and hung up without giving her a chance to ask questions.

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Forty minutes later, Mia reached the top floor of the Bayview branch. She went straight to Ethan’s office.

The door was slightly ajar, and a sliver of light escaped through the gap along with the sound of low conversation. She knocked.

After a deep “Come in,” she pushed the door open.

Ethan was sitting in a single armchair, while the person sitting on the guest sofa was none other than Mrs. Gallagher. Several empty teacups sat on the coffee table, suggesting Mrs. Gallagher had been there for a while.

‘I didn’t realize you had already gotten off work. I’ve made you rush back for nothing,” Mrs. Gallagher said with a smile. “If I had known, I would have come another day.”

‘It’s no trouble. I don’t live far from the office,” Mia lied politely. She walked over. “I’m not sure what you needed me for, Mrs. Gallagher?”

Mrs. Gallagher picked up an exquisite, custom gift box. “You two left so quickly yesterday that you didn’t get your party favors. I made a special trip to bring it to you.”

To make a special trip just for a party favor was indeed “special.”

Thank you, Mrs. Gallagher. You could have just sent someone to drop it off.” After saying this, Mia shot a glance it Ethan.

There was no reason for him to force her to come back just for this; he could have just accepted it on her behalf.

Inside are some toners and perfumes for women. Mr. Hale said they should go to you,” Mrs. Gallagher explained, inswering Mia’s unspoken question. “I was just chatting with Mr. Hale; he says you are very intelligent.”

Ethan

gave a slight nod toward Mrs. Gallagher. “You two chat. I have some work to finish.” He stood up and

walked toward his desk.

Mrs. Gallagher stood up as well. “Since you’re busy, I won’t disturb you any longer.”

Thank you for the trouble of coming all this way, Mrs. Gallagher. If you don’t mind, perhaps we could have linner together?” Mia picked up the gift box and offered a polite courtesy.