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

swiftly, and without glancing behind her, Mia exited

maintaining her brisk pace, she

Timothy, perhaps even extending a dinner invitation

she had no interest in attending.

expected, before reaching the study hall, her phone buzzed with

chose not to pick up.

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

in

Riley responded. “Mr. Shaw had hoped to invite you for dinner, especially given our esteemed

She felt relieved and grateful for her timely escape.

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

the couch, clad in relaxed attire, deeply

his tablet.

her entrance, commenting, “You seem busier than

her hand, Mia met his eyes and replied, “Well, you know what

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abruptly, a shadow crossing his face. “That’s none of your

Mia chose not to press further. She walked away with a

long as Maya’s brother could expertly handle Laura’s

unsettle her.

his phone, finding Heath’s message,

his temples, weariness evident on his

feeling crept over her. She sensed her classmates‘ gazes

online forum with a troubling headline.

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

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