Chapter 112

Mia stepped out of the restaurant, and her eyes caught the gleam of a sleek black luxury car parked nearby. A subtle anticipation flickered in her gaze–was Timothy already there?

After a brief pause, Mia turned to Gina and said, “Tell everyone to go ahead. I’ll just step back inside for a moment to use the restroom.”

Retreating into the restaurant, Mia lingered in hiding for a good ten minutes. She waited patiently to make sure most of her classmates had left before making her exit.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

Mia answered, hearing Timothy’s deep voice on the other end. “Come out.”

“I’m on my way.” Mia replied.

Exiting the restaurant with a casual stride, Mia observed her classmates had dispersed. Approaching the sleek black luxury car, she hurriedly opened the door and slid inside.

Timothy’s gaze sharpened. “Since when does attending class come with social commitments?” he questioned.

Mia calmly defended herself, “I just grabbed a meal with some old classmates after going back to college. It’s a casual get–together, not a mandatory commitment.”

ride, a heavy silence hung between them until they reached their marital

when Mia arrived. Timothy didn’t seem particularly worried about where Mia had been or what she had been up to. It was as if he didn’t feel the need to act

attending classes with unwavering punctuality. Her

at the library, Mia’s phone buzzed with a call from Riley. “Remember, Mia, the award ceremony is this afternoon.”

forgotten,” Mia assured

phone to ensure she would be punctual and

her way to the lecture hall, Taylor intercepted her path, locking eyes

your secret.”

been strained, and it seemed that, despite the years passed, little had changed.

the restaurant, someone gave you a ride,

subtle shift in Mia’s expression betrayed her.

actions at the restaurant

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Taylor observed Mia. “Oh be honest now, Mia. Did

your

out amass such

car?” Taylor pressed further.

after all these years, you’re still the same. It’s no surprise people

you behind closed

saying about me? Be clear with your words!”

confidently strode toward the lecture hall. Inside,

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