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.

she had no

reaching the study hall, her phone buzzed

chose not to pick

“I apologize for missing your call, my phone

in

hoped to invite you for dinner, especially given our esteemed guest

relieved

Mia left the study hall and headed back to her

she found Timothy casually seated on the couch, clad in relaxed attire,

his tablet.

acknowledged her entrance, commenting, “You seem busier than I

his eyes and replied, “Well, you know what they

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demeanor shifted abruptly, a shadow crossing his face. “That’s none of your concern,”

press further. She

brother could expertly handle Laura’s surgery, she wouldn’t allow

unsettle her.

on the couch, Timothy scrolled through his phone, finding Heath’s message, “We’re still in search of a fitting

as he massaged his

feeling crept over her. She sensed

forwarded her a link to the college’s online forum with a troubling headline. “Unveiling the Truth Behind the Early Award Recipient–A

were blunt–alleging she had secured

from a patron.

attached, capturing a moment of her opening

evening she dined with her classmates and later joined Timothy in

Timothy’s face remained uncaptured in

to Gina, saying,

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