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.”

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

was nearby when Mia arrived. Timothy didn’t seem particularly worried about where Mia had been or

with unwavering punctuality. Her schedule was jam–packed, leaving her little

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

Mia assured her.

alarm on her phone to ensure she would be punctual and not miss the

Taylor

your

relationship with Taylor had always been strained, and it seemed that, despite the years passed, little had changed.

restaurant, someone gave you

Mia’s expression betrayed her.

her careful approach, Mia hadn’t expected her actions at the restaurant

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

your family?”

someone who once dropped out amass such wealth? Could it be connected to

car?”

turned cold. “Taylor, after all these years, you’re still the same. It’s no surprise

you behind closed

you implying? What have they been saying about me? Be clear with your words!” Taylor retorted.

the lecture hall. Inside, she found her

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