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

he reached out his hand to her.

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

now. Walk to

can’t do it!” Mia

count of

didn’t simply

Timothy’s character–when he said

courage within her,

Mia sprinting courageously toward

wounds required a gradual approach

enveloped in Timothy’s

once–extended hand now

rested gently on her back before

anxiety in her voice, Mia asked. “The dog didn’t

her. “No, it didn’t.”

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eventually mustered the courage to look back, relieved to find the imposing dog had vanished. “I was really

gnawed at her. She feared it might suddenly reappear and lunge at

calm voice resonated, “How much longer do you

and took a step back. “Ahem, my bad. It was just a

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

Mia’s expression soured instantly. She was

dog were to chase me? I might complain to Grandma about your inaction,”

scared it away yourself. After

on a show, let’s

cover.”

realizing she was close to revealing

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