Chapter 113

Following Kennedy’s words, unease washed over Mia like an unwelcome tide.

She shot a hesitant glance toward Timothy, silently pleading with her eyes.

Timothy responded casually saying, “It’s alright.”

A sense of relief flooded Mia as she watched Kennedy usher Timothy his seat.

Timothy sat in the front row, signifying his esteemed position.

Puzzled, Mia wondered about Timothy’s unexpected presence, considering his demanding schedule.

However, the reason would soon unfold.

As Mia ascended the stage, Timothy, the generous sponsor behind the financial grant, took the initiative to personally bestow the awards upon the worthy recipients.

Mia observed Timothy’s polished appearance and graceful demeanor.

With the award certificate in hand, he cast a patronizing glance her way, remarking, “Keep up the good work.”

Suppressing her true sentiments, Mia offered a forced smile as she took the certificate, momentarily

entertaining a rebellious urge to confront him head–on.

The award ceremony concluded swiftly, and without glancing behind her, Mia exited the lecture hall.

She believed that by maintaining her brisk pace, she could avoid any unwanted encounters.

Kennedy seemed keen on introducing her to Timothy, perhaps even extending a dinner invitation afterward.

no interest in

the study hall, her

to

in the evening, Mia returned Riley’s call, explaining, “I apologize

I was in

hoped to invite you for dinner, especially given our esteemed guest today. But the

proved accurate. She felt relieved and grateful for her timely

hall and headed back to her

found Timothy casually seated on the

his tablet.

her entrance, commenting, “You seem busier than I

her hand, Mia met his eyes and

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shifted abruptly, a shadow crossing his face. “That’s

chose not to press further. She walked away with a determined

handle Laura’s surgery, she wouldn’t

unsettle her.

through his phone, finding Heath’s message, “We’re still in search of a fitting doctor.”

sigh escaped him as he massaged his temples, weariness evident on his face.

for her classes, an unsettling feeling crept over her. She sensed her

a link to the college’s online forum with a

blunt–alleging she had secured the award due

from a patron.

amplify the claim, a photo was attached, capturing a moment of her opening the door to an

dined with her classmates and

Fortunately, Timothy’s face remained uncaptured in the image.

to Gina, saying, “I know

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