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 Mia.

soft glow of the streetlight, he reached out

the dog promptly sat

is sitting now. Walk

can’t do it!” Mia

got a count of ten,”

didn’t simply

said

courage within her, Mia swiftly ran

softened as he watched Mia sprinting courageously toward him. A faint smile

wounds required a gradual approach for genuine

enveloped in Timothy’s arms

still, his once–extended

a fleeting moment, his fingers rested gently on

Mia asked. “The dog

“No,

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the imposing dog had vanished. “I was really terrified

a lingering fear gnawed at her. She feared it might

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

a

Timothy teased, “Consider that

instantly. She was irked

I’m carrying a child. Would you leave me if a dog were to chase me? I

scared it

says I’m no–My point is, if we’re going to put on a show, let’s make it convincing, so we don’t blow

cover.”

caught herself just in time, realizing she was

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