Chapter 113

Following Kennedy’s words, unease washed over Mia like an unwelcome tide.

She shot a hesitant glance toward Timothy, silently pleading with her eyes.

Timothy responded casually saying, “It’s alright.”

A sense of relief flooded Mia as she watched Kennedy usher Timothy his seat.

Timothy sat in the front row, signifying his esteemed position.

Puzzled, Mia wondered about Timothy’s unexpected presence, considering his demanding schedule.

However, the reason would soon unfold.

As Mia ascended the stage, Timothy, the generous sponsor behind the financial grant, took the initiative to personally bestow the awards upon the worthy recipients.

Mia observed Timothy’s polished appearance and graceful demeanor.

With the award certificate in hand, he cast a patronizing glance her way, remarking, “Keep up the good work.”

Suppressing her true sentiments, Mia offered a forced smile as she took the certificate, momentarily

a rebellious urge to confront him head–on.

concluded swiftly, and without glancing behind her, Mia

that by maintaining her brisk pace, she could avoid

her to Timothy, perhaps even extending a

she had no interest in

hall, her phone buzzed

to

returned Riley’s call, explaining, “I apologize

I was in

invite you for dinner, especially given our esteemed guest today. But

proved accurate. She felt relieved and grateful for

call, Mia left the study hall and headed back to

the couch, clad in

his tablet.

entrance, commenting, “You seem busier than I

Mia met his eyes and

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crossing his face.

his boundary, Mia chose not to press further. She walked away with

expertly handle Laura’s surgery, she wouldn’t allow

unsettle her.

his phone, finding Heath’s message, “We’re still in search

as he massaged his temples, weariness evident on his

to college for her classes, an unsettling feeling crept over her. She sensed

the college’s online forum with a troubling headline. “Unveiling the Truth Behind the Early Award Recipient–A Hidden Patronage?”

clicked on the post. Its contents were blunt–alleging she

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