Chapter 462

But that was exactly the problem!

Feeling anxious, Mia was about to say something when Timothy suddenly wrapped his arm around her shoulder, his large hand firmly gripping her arm, pulling her almost into an embrace.

As Mia’s cheek rested against his chest, she could feel the slight stiffness and roughness of Timothy’s suit jacket.

In a whisper, he said, “Stay still, Martha is watching us.”

Confused, Mia discreetly glanced out of the corner of her eye and indeed spotted Martha standing nearby, covertly observing them.

Quickly averting her gaze, Mia asked, “What’s Martha doing?”

“It’s likely Grandma’s orders. Your behavior earlier raised her suspicions, so she sent Martha to keep an eye on us. Let’s continue ahead and avoid looking back to prevent arousing any suspicion.”

Mia obediently followed Timothy as they strolled together. “Can we please have fewer people following us? I’m not used to it,” she whispered.

Timothy signaled to Heath beside him, and soon all the people tailing them dispersed.

Mia and Timothy stepped into the elevator together, appearing like any other ordinary couple.

soon as the doors closed, Mia let out a sigh of relief and asked, “Martha won’t be able to see

right?”

Timothy replied as he continued to place his arm around Mia tightly.

Timothy and tried to subtly move away. However, Timothy’s arm tightened around her, pulling her closer into

with his chest,

as he held her, “Considering Martha’s capabilities, she will likely

another elevator.

If we’re going to act, we

she spoke, “Do we have to keep hugging like

do?” Timothy asked, his

instinctively step back.

sudden “ding“, the elevator doors slid open.

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to the side and swiftly turned away to exit the

space had made every breath feel like

spotted Martha ascending the escalator on the opposite side. Timothy’s forecast had caught her

felt a surge of warmth as

gently by his touch, Mia couldn’t help but steal a glance at Timothy

light, his remarkable features were impeccable, drawing attention effortlessly wherever

Mia complied as she

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