Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

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!”

of ten,” Timothy

why Timothy didn’t simply

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

within her,

he watched Mia sprinting courageously toward him. A faint smile played at

some emotional wounds required a

in Timothy’s arms once

stood still, his once–extended hand now

fleeting moment, his fingers rested gently on her back

voice, Mia asked. “The dog

her. “No,

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the courage to look back, relieved to find the imposing dog had vanished. “I

been, a lingering fear gnawed at her. She

calm voice resonated, “How

hesitated. Then, she loosened her grip and took a step back. “Ahem, my

a hint of mockery. Timothy teased, “Consider that your one free pass.”

Mia’s expression soured instantly. She was irked

a child. Would you leave me if a dog were to chase me? I might complain

intimidating than that dog, you could have easily scared it away yourself. After all, you’re not really

I’m no–My point is, if we’re going to put on a show,

cover.”

in time, realizing she was close to revealing too

skill, and she

she noticed his shadow cast under the streetlamp.

stepped on his silhouette.

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