Chapter 112

Mia stepped out of the restaurant, and her eyes caught the gleam of a sleek black luxury car parked nearby. A subtle anticipation flickered in her gaze–was Timothy already there?

After a brief pause, Mia turned to Gina and said, “Tell everyone to go ahead. I’ll just step back inside for a moment to use the restroom.”

Retreating into the restaurant, Mia lingered in hiding for a good ten minutes. She waited patiently to make sure most of her classmates had left before making her exit.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

Mia answered, hearing Timothy’s deep voice on the other end. “Come out.”

“I’m on my way.” Mia replied.

Exiting the restaurant with a casual stride, Mia observed her classmates had dispersed. Approaching the sleek black luxury car, she hurriedly opened the door and slid inside.

Timothy’s gaze sharpened. “Since when does attending class come with social commitments?” he questioned.

Mia calmly defended herself, “I just grabbed a meal with some old classmates after going back to college. It’s a casual get–together, not a mandatory commitment.”

During the ride, a heavy silence hung between them until they reached their marital home.

As expected, Martha was nearby when Mia arrived. Timothy didn’t seem particularly worried about where Mia had been or what she had been up to. It was as if he didn’t feel the need to act concerned.

In the days that followed, Mia stayed diligent, attending classes with unwavering punctuality. Her schedule was jam–packed, leaving her little room to dwell on other matters.

at the library, Mia’s phone buzzed with a call from Riley. “Remember, Mia, the award ceremony is this afternoon.”

haven’t forgotten,” Mia assured her.

phone to ensure she would be punctual and

lecture hall, Taylor intercepted her path, locking eyes and

your secret.”

had always been strained, and

someone gave you a ride, right?” Taylor interrogated.

subtle shift in Mia’s expression betrayed

her actions

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observed Mia. “Oh be honest now, Mia. Did you leave

in your family?”

dropped out amass such wealth? Could it be connected to that older man

the luxury car?”

after all these years, you’re still

behind

you implying? What have they been saying about me?

Taylor, Mia confidently strode toward the lecture hall. Inside, she found her

chair.

academic setting felt surreal, like stepping into a

anticipated award ceremony will

she noticed Kennedy, the

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