Chapter 107

Mia hadn’t anticipated Timothy revisiting this question, and it was getting increasingly difficult for her to respond.

With a hint of condescension, Timothy watched her struggle. “Having trouble answering?” he teased.

“Not exactly.” Mia replied, pausing briefly as she met his gaze. “So, would you prefer the truth or a fabrication?

* she asked.

“… Perhaps silence would be best.” Timothy retorted indifferently before walking away.

As Mia took a step forward, she noticed the dog standing beside her, its tail wagging eagerly as it looked at

her.

She stopped in her tracks, and instinctively stepped back. “Please, stay right there,” she implored, her eyes fixed on the dog.

While she held no ill will toward the creature, suppressed childhood fears surfaced as the dog moved closer.

“Here, boy.”

Just as Mia contemplated a quick escape, Timothy, who had just disappeared into obscurity moments ago,

reappeared to rescue Mia.

Beneath the soft glow of the streetlight, he reached out his hand to her.

At the sight of Timothy, the dog promptly sat down, its tail wagging gently.

“The dog is sitting now. Walk to me, Mia.”

I can’t do it!”

a count of ten,” Timothy declared.

wondered why Timothy didn’t simply approach her

understood Timothy’s character–when he said “ten seconds,” he meant

within her, Mia swiftly

Mia sprinting courageously toward him. A faint

recognizing that some emotional wounds required a gradual approach for

found herself enveloped in Timothy’s arms once

his once–extended hand

rested gently on her back

a trace of anxiety in her voice, Mia

“No,

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mustered the courage to look back, relieved to find the imposing dog had

gnawed at her. She

higher vantage point, Timothy’s calm voice resonated, “How much longer do you plan to cling on?”

Then, she loosened her grip and took a step back. “Ahem, my bad. It was

hint of mockery. Timothy teased, “Consider that your one

instantly. She was

dog were to chase me? I might complain to Grandma about

dog, you could have easily scared it

we’re going to put on a show, let’s make

cover.”

she

skill, and she had

under the streetlamp. Intentionally

stepped on

of his eye, Timothy smirked. “Mia, resorting to childish

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