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.

let out a sigh of relief and asked, “Martha won’t be able

right?”

to place his

tried to subtly move away. However,

with his chest, Mia’s vision

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

another elevator.

quite adept at monitoring us. If we’re going to act, we might as

red as she spoke, “Do we have to keep

what would you rather do?” Timothy asked,

instinctively step back.

a sudden “ding“, the elevator doors

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swiftly, Mla shoved Timothy to the side and swiftly turned away to exit the elevator.

made every breath feel like a challenge.

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

voice unexpectedly sounded from behind. Mia felt a surge of warmth as he

couldn’t help but

his remarkable features were impeccable,

as she trailed beside him, their fingers

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