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.

he reached out his hand

sight of Timothy, the dog promptly

dog is sitting now.

I can’t do it!”

got a count of ten,” Timothy

didn’t simply approach her himself.

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

her,

sprinting courageously toward him. A faint smile played

required a

found herself enveloped in Timothy’s arms once again.

once–extended hand now

on her back before tightening ever

in her voice, Mia asked. “The dog

“No, it

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

had been, a lingering fear gnawed at

point, Timothy’s calm voice resonated, “How

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

of mockery. Timothy teased, “Consider that

comment, Mia’s expression soured instantly. She was

child. Would you leave me if a dog were to chase me? I might complain to Grandma about your inaction,” Mia

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

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

cover.”

caught herself just in time, realizing she was close to revealing too much.

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