Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

Chapter 107

Mia hadn’t anticipated Timothy revisiting this question, and it was getting increasingly difficult for her to respond.

With a hint of condescension, Timothy watched her struggle. “Having trouble answering?” he teased.

“Not exactly.” Mia replied, pausing briefly as she met his gaze. “So, would you prefer the truth or a fabrication?

* she asked.

“… Perhaps silence would be best.” Timothy retorted indifferently before walking away.

As Mia took a step forward, she noticed the dog standing beside her, its tail wagging eagerly as it looked at

her.

She stopped in her tracks, and instinctively stepped back. “Please, stay right there,” she implored, her eyes fixed on the dog.

While she held no ill will toward the creature, suppressed childhood fears surfaced as the dog moved closer.

“Here, boy.”

Just as Mia contemplated a quick escape, Timothy, who had just disappeared into obscurity moments ago,

to rescue Mia.

he reached out his hand to

of Timothy, the dog promptly sat down, its tail wagging

now. Walk to me,

do it!” Mia

count of ten,”

Timothy didn’t

he said “ten seconds,” he meant precisely that.

courage within her, Mia swiftly ran

Mia sprinting courageously toward him. A faint

wounds required a

found herself enveloped in Timothy’s

still, his once–extended hand now gracefully lowering.

fleeting moment, his fingers rested gently on her back before tightening ever so slightly.

anxiety in her voice, Mia asked. “The dog didn’t follow us, right?”

“No,

+15 BONOS

eventually mustered the courage to look back, relieved to find the imposing dog

past the spot where the dog had been, a lingering fear gnawed at her. She feared it

vantage point, Timothy’s calm voice resonated, “How much longer do you plan to cling on?”

loosened her grip and took a step back. “Ahem, my bad. It

mockery. Timothy teased, “Consider that your one free pass.”

Timothy’s comment, Mia’s expression soured instantly. She was irked by

a dog were to chase me? I might complain to Grandma about your

could have easily scared it away yourself. After all, you’re not really pregnant right

to put on a show, let’s make it convincing, so we don’t blow

cover.”

realizing she was close to