Chapter 561

Mia was taken aback by the slippery floor and exclaimed in alarm.

“Watch out!”

“Mia!”

Both Timothy and Jeremy reacted swiftly, extending their arms to catch her.

Instinctively. Mia reached out and grabbed onto them. She couldn’t help but notice a muffled grunt from

Timothy, a clear indication of pain.

Looking down, she realized she had inadvertently grabbed Timothy’s injured right hand from the night of the accident during the heavy rain.

Timothy had shielded her during an abrupt stop in the car, injuring his arm in the process. It seemed his

arm hadn’t fully healed yet.

Mia promptly released Timothy’s arm and reached for Jeremy’s arm to steady herself; she wanted to

avoid any further injury to Timothy’s hand.

However, Timothy perceived this scene differently.

his hand and lean toward another man, Timothy’s gaze hardened, and his

turned sour.

Jeremy. Why did it consistently seem as though men were always appearing by Mia’s side, displacing one, only for another

What was his name again?

regaining her balance, Mia let out a relieved sigh and looked up at

just now.”

floor in this diner can get slippery. Especially with Cagon cuisine, it tends to be a bit

his choice of bringing Mia and

say that. It’s been a long time since I’ve been

reminisce,” Mia said.

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initial intention was simply to gauge Timothy’s reaction. She never

Timothy. Despite his coughing having subsided, a subtle flush lingered on his complexion, his

wasn’t accustomed to the pungent air saturated with

of them proceeded to a private room on the second

better.

feel free to order whatever

“I’ll go

She

Cagon corn chowder, and some vegetable jambalaya, Mia replied..

avoiding overly spicy dishes,

the menu to Timothy, adopting a conciliatory tone. “Mr. Barrett,

had chosen–light options that matched his usual preference for milder flavors. It seemed Mia was still looking out for him.

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