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.

of relief and asked, “Martha won’t be able to

right?”

as he continued to place his arm around Mia

to subtly move away. However, Timothy’s

collided with his chest,

held her, “Considering Martha’s capabilities,

another elevator.

at monitoring us. If we’re going to act, we might as well give

“Do we

you rather do?”

instinctively step back.

sudden “ding“, the elevator doors slid

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side and swiftly turned away to exit the elevator.

every breath feel

the escalator

Mia felt a surge

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

the amblent light, his remarkable features were impeccable, drawing attention effortlessly

hand, Mia complied as she trailed

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