Chapter 1143: Caught the Bait

Pixiana was taken aback by the sudden question. "Why do you care what my mom does?" "I didn’t mean it like that," Timmy quickly waved his hand, trying to explain. "I just… I just…" He hesitated, unsure if he could say it out loud. His father had always warned him not to interfere with or even ask about family matters. If he told Tina everything, his father would undoubtedly be furious. But Tina’s family had shown him kindness. In his mind, they had saved him from years of emotional emptiness. Yet, he felt trapped, not knowing what to do. Pixiana watched him wrestle with his thoughts, her patience wearing thin. "If you don't want to say it, then forget it. I don't even want to hear it anyway!" She pushed past Timmy to leave, mumbling under her breath as she passed him, "Good thing you didn’t mess those things up. Otherwise, all my mom’s effort would’ve been for nothing." Timmy caught her words. His lips tightened as he watched her walk away, his hand slowly clenching b