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.

run into trouble with Bob and Mary

the main road, and to

of

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

without

saying, “Did you hear that?

engagement hasn’t even

aren’t any problems?”

then, let’s commence.” Mia

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an immediate hush to the

Maya’s hostile expression, Mia glanced around and remarked, “According to the schedule, the engagement ceremony should have begun by

the engagement ceremony failed to commence, but Mia also

inquired, “Where’s the groom?”

some urgent work, Tim had to leave. but

demeanor, Sharon interjected,

work isn’t

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

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