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.

be harboring some guilt and is hesitant to show up. Given the unfolding dynamics of the engagement, she

I wouldn’t

moment, Mia entered, appearing somewhat disheveled with a minor injury at

her mouth.

trouble with Bob

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

series of unfortunate events.

to Felix, asking, “Felix, are there any

smoothly without any problems,”

saying, “Did you hear that?

a displeased expression. “The engagement hasn’t even begun; how would I

aren’t any problems?”

let’s commence.” Mia

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brought an immediate hush to the

the schedule, the engagement ceremony should have begun by now. Why

ceremony failed to

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