Chapter 596

Connor nodded, chiming in, “Exactly. We love Mia dearly, and she deserves to spend the rest of her life

in bliss with the Lane family.”

A middle–aged woman pried. “Is Mia never going to marry again?”

Eva replied calmly, “She can if she wants to, but we’re planning to have the groom marry into our

family.”

Her statement rendered everyone speechless. The Barrett family was the most prominent family in

Bern City, and it wasn’t likely for Timothy to marry into the bride’s family. Even Sharon’s intrigue was

dampened despite her fascination with the idea of Mia remarrying Timothy earlier.

Mia stood her ground. She was well aware that those meddlesome ladies were anticipating her

reaction when they deliberately brought up the topic of her remarrying Timothy. They knew she was the

daughter of the Lane family. Fortunately, her family sided with her. They rebuked them swiftly, and Eva

stood up for her. She wasn’t surprised when she spotted the tension on Sharon’s face, knowing how

much Sharon cared for her daughter–in–law’s status. The only thing that stopped her from disagreeing

with the remarry was her status as a

Lane.

Well, this was refreshing for Mia. She didn’t see why it was compulsory for women to marry. Why did

she have to remarry her ex–husband? Who set these rules?

Laura didn’t seem astounded. She shot a suggestive glance at Timothy, who stood at the back. “Tim,

what are you waiting for? Didn’t you prepare a gift for Mia? Hurry up and show her.”

Mia was startled. She didn’t expect Timothy to prepare a gift for her. Soon, Kaleb appeared with a gift

box, and Sharon’s expression changed drastically. “This? Are you sure you’ve got the right one?”

Shelly gasped, “This can’t be!”

Mia’s curiosity for the box grew when she saw how flabbergasted they both looked. What was in it?

With the box in his hand, Timothy strode toward her. “Mia, I haven’t been doing my best in the past

three years—”

“Mr. Barrett, I don’t think you have to apologize. Both of you are no longer a

legal couple, after all. It’s quite inappropriate to bring up the past now when everyone’s clearly enjoying

themselves, don’t you think so?” Connor quipped. Dominic added coldly, “Timothy, are you trying to

coerce Mia into forgiving you with a public apology?”

Flustered, Sharon rambled, “Of course not! Tim, since they don’t need it, hurry up and put it away.”

Anxiety stewed in her stomach as her gaze remained fixated on the box. This was a piece of jewelry

she had coveted for years. How could he just give it to Mia? Was he out of his mind?

Mia took a deep breath, and glanced up at Timothy. “Dominic’s right. Let’s leave our past behind us.

We’re here today to celebrate Grandma Laura’s recovery, not this.”

.

Timothy dropped his gaze, picking up the calmness in her eyes. He could no longer see the infatuated

look in her eyes. The spark she used to have in them vanished entirely. He grimaced, suddenly

painfully aware of the ache in his heart. He swallowed. “In that case, take this,” he said, opening the

box.