Mia cast a sidelong glance at Timothy as he turned back, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. What could he possibly be planning now? Timothy stood tall, his authoritative demeanor exuding an aura of intimidation that left Mia feeling somewhat uneasy.

He pressed his lips together nervously before softly saying, "Goodnight."

With that, Timothy turned on his heel and walked away.

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Was this some peculiar display of heterosexual romance?

As Mia turned around, her attention was caught by Ginger and Sage standing by the door, their small heads peeking out.

Clearing her throat awkwardly, she stuttered, "W-Why are you both here?"

Ginger's hand flew to her mouth upon hearing Mia's words. "Sage asked me to come along," she blurted out nervously.

Sage shot Ginger a disapproving glance, surprised by her quick admission.

Stepping forward casually, he remarked, "I just wanted to get some fresh air."

Despite Sage's nonchalant demeanor, Mia could easily sense his underlying motive. He clearly wanted to come out to keep an eye on things.

and Sage, she clasped their hands gently. "Shall we make our way back? It's time to get ready

glanced up at Mia with a curious expression. "Why didn't you tell

he had known it was a gift from

ruffled Sage's hair, transforming his tidy look into

right, so it's only fair he showers you with gifts. If you like it, keep

maintained his stoic demeanor. "But I don't want anything

care more than you're letting on," Mia

care about him?" Sage shot back, his

Observing the same stubborn

that Timothy

a

are you s bothered by his gifts? Look at your sister. She's as cool as

easy to please as she

gaze directly, Mia advised, "If there are issues between you and him, it's best

head, visibly distressed. "Mommy, are you just going to

be fair, it wasn't solely his fault. We were both manipulated. As for our past, it's not something you need to worry about. Anyway, it's

realized that whether

like her-an orphan. It seemed unlikely that a man of his pride would have embraced

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