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 and Mary outside

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

series of unfortunate

pain, Mia turned to Felix, asking, “Felix, are there any issues at the

progressing smoothly without

Maya, saying, “Did you hear that? There are no issues.”

wore a displeased expression. “The engagement hasn’t even

aren’t any

then, let’s commence.”

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immediate hush to

remarked, “According to the schedule, the engagement ceremony should have begun by now. Why hasn’t it

was undeniably peculiar. Not only had the engagement ceremony failed to commence, but

“Where’s

“Due to some urgent work, Tim

Sharon interjected, “Exactly, the engagement will

work isn’t

families consent, that’s what matters. It epitomizes a well–matched marriage, a

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