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 Mia.

the soft glow of the streetlight, he reached out

dog promptly sat down,

is sitting now. Walk

can’t do it!” Mia

got a count of ten,” Timothy

why Timothy didn’t simply approach

understood Timothy’s character–when he said “ten seconds,”

her, Mia swiftly

Mia sprinting courageously toward him. A faint smile

some emotional wounds required a gradual approach for genuine healing.

Mia found herself enveloped in Timothy’s arms once again.

once–extended hand now gracefully

fingers rested gently on her back before tightening

her voice, Mia asked. “The dog didn’t follow us,

reassured her. “No, it

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look back, relieved to find the imposing dog had vanished.

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

point, Timothy’s calm voice resonated, “How much longer

took a step back. “Ahem, my bad.

of mockery. Timothy teased, “Consider

soured instantly. She

if a dog were to chase me? I might complain to

intimidating than that dog, you could have easily scared it away yourself. After all,

going to put on a show, let’s make

cover.”

she was

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