Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ( Mia Bowen )
Chapter 110

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However, moments later, Timothy’s phone chimed with a WhatsApp message from Maya.

Reading the message, he swiftly left the bedroom.

Hearing him leave, Mia slowly opened her eyes, a touch of irony glinting in her gaze.

She gently rested her hand on her belly, steadied herself, and drifted into a peaceful slumber.

The next day, Mia returned to her home to pack for her college enrollment.

With a concerned expression, Patricia grasped Mia’s hand, asking, “Must you stay on campus? If youcome back, I can whip up delicious meals for you every day.”

“Aunt Patricia, I’m not a child anymore. I can handle things on my own,” Mia asserted.

Mia was set on her decision to stay on campus.

If Patricia found out she was staying at the Barrett residence, she’d undoubtedly fret, risking anunintentional

slip in front of Mia’s brothers.

Mia hoped to avoid complications, especially with Laura’s surgery looming just a week ahead.

After navigating through this week’s charade, freedom would be within her reach.

Mia picked up her suitcase, ready to leave. Connor walked into the room and, seeing her suitcase, hada

sudden realization.

“Mia, why didn’t you tell us today was the start of your semester? We would have loved to see you offfor

college,” he exclaimed.

“Connor, considering everyone’s busy schedules, I didn’t want to cause any inconvenience, so I kept itto

myself,” Mia clarified.

“No matter how busy I am, I can always spare a moment to accompany you to college. Let’s get going.”

Mia noticed the dark circles under Connor’s eyes, a clear sign he had been up late due to surgery,andneeded

rest.

Understanding that refusing wasn’t an option, she chose to leave for campus early to make sureConnor could

return home promptly to rest.

Together, they set off.

As Connor drove, his phone buzzed a couple of times. Noticing the caller ID displaying “Maya“, hediscreetly

silenced the phone.

Seated in the passenger seat, Mia asked, “Connor, you’ve been quite occupied lately, haven’t you?”

“When am I not?” replied Connor, his eyes glued to the road.

“Mia, focus on your studies in college. There’s no need to stress about work or finances,” Connoradvised.

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“I understand.” Mia replied. “I’m currently working part–time at a studio, and my monthly income coversmy college expenses.”

A subtle sigh escaped Connor’s lips. His sister’s maturity often left him feeling like a redundant olderbrother.

The car soon pulled up outside Halvard University.

Facing Connor, Mia said earnestly, “Connor, I’ve got this. You look exhausted. Go back and catch up onsome sleep.”

Relenting, Connor replied, “Fine, but you better accept the Venmo transfer I’m sending you. Consider ita back- to–school gift.”

Mia unlocked her phone to replace allowances from all six of her older brothers. With a resigned smile, shesaid, Alright, thanks, Connor.”

“Go ahead, I’ll watch you go in.”

As Mia made her way toward the campus building, Connor pulled out his phone and quickly typed amessage in their group chat: “Mia’s officially a college student now.”

His attention shifted to several new WhatsApp notifications from Maya.

“Connor, I heard you’ve left your overseas assignment with the Red Cross. Where are you thesedays?”

“Can we meet up and talk?”

Connor glanced at Maya’s message and typed his reply, “There are some things I’d rather not discuss.”

Meanwhile, Maya felt deeply troubled by the response.

She just doesn’t get it. Connor was incredibly kind–he performed free surgeries for those in need. Butwhen it

came to Laura’s surgery, he won’t help. She felt that there may be some resentment he harboredagainst her.

She couldn’t help but sense that Connor’s attitude had noticeably changed, but the reason behind thischange

remained a mystery to her.