Mia cast a sidelong glance at Timothy as he turned back, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. What could he possibly be planning now? Timothy stood tall, his authoritative demeanor exuding an aura of intimidation that left Mia feeling somewhat uneasy.

He pressed his lips together nervously before softly saying, "Goodnight."

With that, Timothy turned on his heel and walked away.

Mia remained rooted to the spot, completely baffled.

Was this some peculiar display of heterosexual romance?

As Mia turned around, her attention was caught by Ginger and Sage standing by the door, their small heads peeking out.

Clearing her throat awkwardly, she stuttered, "W-Why are you both here?"

Ginger's hand flew to her mouth upon hearing Mia's words. "Sage asked me to come along," she blurted out nervously.

Sage shot Ginger a disapproving glance, surprised by her quick admission.

Stepping forward casually, he remarked, "I just wanted to get some fresh air."

underlying motive. He clearly wanted to come out to keep an eye

gently. "Shall we make our way back? It's time

glanced up at Mia with a curious expression. "Why

gift from Timothy, he certainly wouldn't

transforming his tidy

He's simply trying to make things right, so it's only fair he showers you with gifts. If you like

his stoic demeanor. "But I don't

like you care more than you're letting on,"

said I care about him?" Sage shot

on Sage's face that Timothy often wore, Mia couldn't help but let out a chuckle. "If you net truly didn't care, why are you

to please as she

Mia advised, "If there are issues between you and

his head, visibly distressed. "Mommy, are you just going to forgive him like that? He caused you so much pain back

fair, it wasn't solely his fault. We were both manipulated. As for our past, it's not something you need to worry

back on what had transpired, Mia realized that whether or not she

someone like her-an orphan. It seemed unlikely that a man

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