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.

to show up. Given the unfolding dynamics of the engagement, she may lack the courage to

wouldn’t dare to

moment, Mia entered, appearing somewhat disheveled with a minor

her mouth.

had just run into trouble with Bob and

them on the main road, and to top it off,

series of

“Felix, are there any

smoothly without any

you hear

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

aren’t any

commence.” Mia declared.

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an immediate

to the schedule, the engagement ceremony should have begun by now. Why hasn’t it started yet?”

situation was undeniably peculiar. Not only had the engagement ceremony failed to commence, but Mia also noticed the conspicuous

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