Chapter 244

Maya’s expression momentarily tensed, prompting Sharon to step in. “Alright, if Tim has to prioritize his career, let him. We can continue with the engagement and make the most of it.”

At the mention of proceeding with the engagement, Maya managed to force a smile and apologized, “Mrs. Barrett, I’m truly sorry about this.”

“I should be the one apologizing. Tim’s behavior is a bit out of line.”

“It’s okay: I understand that he’s caught up with work.” Maya smiled, yet her eyes remained devoid of warmth.

Despite her internal frustrations, she couldn’t afford to abandon the engagement ceremony.

Shelly seized the opportunity to inquire, “Maya, where is Mia? Wasn’t she supposed to be here today too?”

Frustrated, Maya turned to Felix, demanding, “Where is Mia? What happened to her?”

“Her phone is off, and we’re unable to contact her. I’m not sure if there’s a conflict with her adoptive parents,” Felix responded, expressing growing concern for Mia’s well–being.

Shelly sneered, “I suppose Mia may be harboring some guilt and is hesitant to show up. Given the unfolding dynamics of the engagement, she may lack the courage to face everyone.”

“Who said I wouldn’t dare to come?”

At this moment, Mia entered, appearing somewhat disheveled with a minor injury at the corner of

her mouth.

had just run into trouble with Bob

between them on the main road, and to top it off, her phone got stomped and

of

to Felix, asking, “Felix, are there

is progressing smoothly without any problems,” Felix

Maya, saying, “Did you hear that? There are

expression. “The engagement hasn’t even begun; how would

any problems?”

let’s commence.”

+15 BONOS

words brought an immediate hush

around and remarked, “According to the schedule, the

engagement ceremony failed to commence, but Mia also noticed the conspicuous absence of Timothy.

inquired, “Where’s the groom?”

to some urgent work, Tim had

a triumphant demeanor, Sharon interjected, “Exactly, the engagement

due to work isn’t a

consent, that’s what matters. It epitomizes

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