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

rebellious urge to confront him

award ceremony concluded swiftly, and without glancing behind her, Mia exited the

brisk pace, she could avoid any

keen on introducing her to Timothy, perhaps even

no interest in

her phone

to pick up.

returned Riley’s call, explaining, “I apologize for missing your

was in the study

dinner, especially given our esteemed

gut feeling proved accurate. She felt relieved and grateful for

ending the call, Mia left the study hall and headed back to

she entered, she found Timothy casually seated on the couch, clad in relaxed attire,

his tablet.

commenting, “You seem busier than I

and replied, “Well, you know what they

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demeanor shifted abruptly, a shadow crossing his face.

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

Laura’s surgery, she wouldn’t allow

unsettle her.

on the couch, Timothy scrolled through his phone, finding Heath’s message, “We’re still in search of

escaped him as he massaged his temples, weariness

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

forwarded her a link to the college’s online forum with a troubling headline. “Unveiling the Truth Behind the Early Award Recipient–A

clicked on the post. Its contents were blunt–alleging she had secured the award due to

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