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,

rescue

of the streetlight, he

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

now. Walk to me,

can’t do

of ten,”

didn’t simply approach

said “ten seconds,” he meant precisely that.

within her, Mia

courageously

required a gradual

enveloped in Timothy’s arms

stood still, his once–extended hand now gracefully lowering.

fingers rested gently on her back before tightening

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

her. “No, it didn’t.”

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

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

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

a step back.

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

expression soured instantly. She was irked by

carrying a child. Would you leave me if a dog were to chase me? I might complain to Grandma

more intimidating than that dog, you could have easily scared it away yourself. After all, you’re not really pregnant right

point is, if we’re going to put on a show, let’s make it convincing, so

cover.”

herself just in time, realizing she was close to

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