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

the streetlight, he

the dog promptly sat down,

sitting now.

can’t do it!” Mia

a count of

Timothy didn’t

said “ten seconds,” he

within her, Mia swiftly ran

he watched Mia sprinting courageously toward him.

some emotional wounds required a

enveloped in Timothy’s arms once again.

once–extended hand now gracefully

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

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

reassured her. “No,

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courage to look back, relieved to find the imposing dog

the spot where the dog had been, a lingering fear gnawed at her.

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

took a step back. “Ahem,

Timothy teased, “Consider that your one

instantly. She was irked by

to chase me? I might complain to

that dog, you could have easily scared it away yourself. After all, you’re not

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

cover.”

just in time, realizing she was close to revealing

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