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

of the streetlight, he reached out his hand to

sight of Timothy, the dog promptly sat down,

dog is sitting now. Walk to me,

… I can’t do it!” Mia

count of ten,”

Timothy didn’t

understood Timothy’s character–when he said

the courage within her, Mia swiftly ran toward

he watched Mia sprinting courageously

required

in Timothy’s arms once

once–extended hand now gracefully lowering.

fleeting moment, his fingers rested gently on

her voice, Mia asked. “The dog didn’t

reassured her. “No, it

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imposing dog had vanished.

past the spot where the dog had been, a lingering fear gnawed at her. She feared it

calm voice resonated, “How much longer do you plan to

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

teased, “Consider that your one free pass.”

soured instantly. She

leave me if a dog were to chase me? I might complain to Grandma about your inaction,”

you could have easily scared it away yourself. After all, you’re

no–My point is, if we’re going to put on a show, let’s make

cover.”

realizing she was close to revealing

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