Chapter 123

Spotting that familiar figure from behind, Mia initially doubted her own eyes.

Why would Timothy be here?

Maya approached him cheerfully and quipped, “Tim, what brings you here today?”

Timothy, clad in a sharp dark suit, was surrounded by a group of individuals who stood with a sense of formality and order.

Timothy remained impassive toward Maya. As Timothy’s gaze wandered past her, he caught sight of Mia, and a hint of confusion shadowed his expression.

Quick to explain, Maya said, “I’ve been considering a home renovation, and Ms. Bowen’s design studio is renowned for its expertise.”

“Though I enlisted her services, I didn’t anticipate her making a personal visit today,” she quickly added.

Shelly directed Mia, “Mia, why are you lingering outside? Come in and help us with the selection.”

Steeling herself, Mia approached, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Timothy.

professionalism, Mia inquired, “Ms. Lane, what specifications are you seeking in

collection would you recommend? Which one promises the

store manager beside him, saying, “Please, go ahead and show us

stepped forward, elaborating on the features of

cold due to the mall’s air conditioning,

gaze to Mia, prompting, “Ms. Bowen,

her discomfort, she mustered a polite smile, responding, “Honestly, any

as our designer, I’d value your recommendation,

gestured toward a mattress, only to suddenly feel a hush fall around her.

to maintain her poise, Mia tried to decipher the description of her chosen mattress. It read, “Oversized latex water bed, designed to enhance

wave of realization washed over Mia–she had unintentionally selected a rather risqué mattress. Suppressing her laughter with a hand over her mouth, Maya turned to Timothy, jesting,

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a knack for choosing. Perhaps that’s why you’re

the men.”

a pointed stare, Maya cautioned, “Shelly,

to act but lack the bravery to acknowledge it,” Shelly remarked with a hint of disdain.

tired of Shelly’s insinuations, Mia furrowed her brow, trying to redirect the conversation. “Ms. Lane,

“Mia, are you planning to leave already? Is this the

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