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

urge to confront

glancing behind her,

maintaining her brisk pace, she could avoid any

her to Timothy, perhaps even extending

no

the study hall, her phone buzzed with a call from

chose not to

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

while I was in the

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

feeling proved accurate. She felt relieved and grateful for

study hall and headed back to her

found Timothy casually seated on the couch, clad in relaxed

his tablet.

commenting, “You seem busier than I

her hand, Mia met his eyes and replied, “Well,

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face. “That’s none of your concern,” he retorted sharply.

Mia chose not to press further.

handle Laura’s surgery, she

unsettle her.

through his phone, finding Heath’s message, “We’re

escaped him as he massaged his

feeling crept over her. She sensed her classmates‘ gazes carried

the college’s online forum with a troubling headline. “Unveiling

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

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