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.

as the doors closed, Mia let out a sigh of

right?”

replied as he continued to place his

and tried to subtly

forehead collided with his chest, Mia’s vision blurred momentarily,

spoke gently as he held her, “Considering Martha’s capabilities, she

another elevator.

If we’re going to act, we might as well give it our all.”

turned red as she spoke, “Do we have to keep hugging like this?”

rather do?”

instinctively step back.

the elevator doors slid open.

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the side and swiftly turned away to exit the elevator.

every breath

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

behind. Mia felt a surge of warmth as he firmly grasped

help but steal a glance at Timothy beside

were impeccable, drawing attention effortlessly wherever he

Mia complied as she trailed beside him,

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