Chapter 244

Maya’s expression momentarily tensed, prompting Sharon to step in. “Alright, if Tim has to prioritize his career, let him. We can continue with the engagement and make the most of it.”

At the mention of proceeding with the engagement, Maya managed to force a smile and apologized, “Mrs. Barrett, I’m truly sorry about this.”

“I should be the one apologizing. Tim’s behavior is a bit out of line.”

“It’s okay: I understand that he’s caught up with work.” Maya smiled, yet her eyes remained devoid of warmth.

Despite her internal frustrations, she couldn’t afford to abandon the engagement ceremony.

Shelly seized the opportunity to inquire, “Maya, where is Mia? Wasn’t she supposed to be here today too?”

Frustrated, Maya turned to Felix, demanding, “Where is Mia? What happened to her?”

“Her phone is off, and we’re unable to contact her. I’m not sure if there’s a conflict with her adoptive parents,” Felix responded, expressing growing concern for Mia’s well–being.

hesitant to show up. Given

I wouldn’t dare

with a minor injury at the corner

her mouth.

run into trouble with Bob and Mary outside her

on the main road, and to top it off, her phone got stomped and

series of unfortunate

pain, Mia turned to Felix, asking, “Felix, are

is progressing smoothly without

Maya, saying, “Did you hear that? There are

engagement hasn’t even begun; how would I know if

aren’t any problems?”

let’s commence.” Mia

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brought an immediate hush to the surroundings.

“According to the schedule, the engagement ceremony should have

was undeniably peculiar. Not only had the engagement ceremony failed to commence,

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