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.

the streetlight, he reached out his hand to her.

dog promptly

is sitting now. Walk to me,

can’t do it!”

count of ten,”

why Timothy didn’t simply approach

understood Timothy’s character–when he said “ten

within her, Mia swiftly ran

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

wounds required a gradual approach for genuine

Mia found herself enveloped in

his once–extended hand now

on her back before tightening ever so slightly.

a trace of anxiety in her voice, Mia asked.

her. “No, it

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

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

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

loosened her grip and took a step back.

mockery. Timothy teased,

soured instantly. She

leave me if a dog were to chase me?

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

if we’re going to put on a

cover.”

just in time, realizing she

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