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.

soft glow of the streetlight, he reached out his hand to

Timothy, the dog promptly sat down,

now. Walk

… I can’t do it!” Mia

a count of ten,”

why Timothy didn’t simply approach

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

all the courage within her, Mia swiftly ran toward Timothy.

Mia sprinting courageously toward him. A faint smile played at

that some emotional wounds required a gradual

in Timothy’s arms

his once–extended

gently on her back before tightening ever

Mia asked. “The dog didn’t follow

“No,

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mustered the courage to look back, relieved to find the imposing dog had vanished. “I was really terrified just now,” she admitted.

lingering fear gnawed at her. She feared it might suddenly reappear

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

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

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

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

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

you could have easily scared it away

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

cover.”

in time, realizing she was close to

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