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.

closed, Mia let out a sigh of relief and asked, “Martha won’t be able to see us now,

right?”

he continued to place his arm around

uncomfortable standing so close to Timothy and tried to subtly move away. However, Timothy’s arm tightened around

her forehead collided with his chest, Mia’s

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

another elevator.

we’re going to act, we might as well give it

turned red as she spoke, “Do we have to keep

hugs aren’t your thing, what would you rather do?” Timothy asked, his intense gaze

instinctively step back.

a sudden “ding“, the elevator doors slid open.

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Timothy to the side and swiftly turned away to exit

space had made every breath

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

Mia felt a surge of warmth as he firmly grasped her

Mia couldn’t help but steal a glance at Timothy

amblent light, his remarkable features were impeccable, drawing attention

she

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