However, some dishes were ced far from her, briefly escaping Mia’s notice.
Suddenly. Timothy’s utensils appeared in front of her. He had scooped some dishes to serve on her
te. De paused, then calmly said, “Thank you, honey, but don’t forget to enjoy your meal as well.”
Sporting a teasing smile, Mia picked a dish she knew Timothy wasn’t fond of and served it on his te
Timothy surveyed his te calmly before cing his utensils down.
Observing the nuances in their interaction, Martha gave a nod of approval, making a mental note to
update Laura on the situationter.
After savoring her meal, Mia gently massaged her belly, confessing. “I might have indulged a tad too
much”
“Mr. Barrett, perhaps you could join Mrs. Barrett for a stroll? It’s beneficial for both the mother–to–be
and the
baby.” Martha proposed.
After a brief pause, Mia responded, “I think I’ll pass.”
For Mia, a solitary walk seemed more appealing than having Timothy by her side.
Next to her, Timothy’s voice remained steady as he said, “Very well*
Putting on a strained smile, Mia added, “I can manage on my own.”
Timothy tenderly draped his arm around her shoulders, his tone persuasive, “Come on, walking is
beneficial for expectant mothers. Shall we?”
Reluctantly, Mia followed him onto the neighborhood path. The summer evening greeted them with a
gentle
coolness, its night sky adorned with twinkling stars, setting a serene backdrop for their walk.
As they moved along, their elongated silhouettes blended seamlessly on the path.
Mia grappled with a sense of guilt, realizing she had persuaded the industrious Timothy to set aside
time for this walk. She couldn’t help but feel that she was consuming his valuable time.
In an attempt to dispel the silence, Mia remarked, “There’s no need for you to go out of your way to
apany me. It might seem insincere.”
Timothy shot back, “Grandma specifically instructed Martha to handle things. Whether genuine or not,
we’ve got to keep up the act.”
How did Mia miss Timothy’s knack for acting?
Suddenly, arge dog dashed out from a nearby bush, startling Mia.
Without a second thought, Timothy swiftly drew her close, enveloping her in a protective embrace.
Clutching his shirt tightly, Mia eximed, “Oh goodness, there’s a dog!”
Seeing her distress, a subtle smirk crept onto Timothy’s face, intrigued by her unease toward the
animal
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Peering cautiously over his shoulder, Mia asked, “Has the dog lett?
Timothy nced back. “Not yet.”
The dog stayed put, wagging its tail energetically, showing affection toward Mia.
Still within Timothy’s protective hold, Mia yeared to be anywhere else but here, her voice betraying a
touch of anxiety as she questioned, “What’s our next move?”
Locking eyes with the dog. Timothy confidentlymanded. “Sit.”
Without hesitation, the dog promptly obeyed, showcasing impable behavior.
Observing the dog’spliance, Mia looked at Timothy with a blend of surprise and admiration, saying,
“It heeded yourmands.”
With a yful grin, Timothy teased, “So, dogs make you nervous?”
“Yes,” Mia confessed, “Back at the orphanage, the director had a dog that once bit me. After that, it
seemed determined to chase and snap at me whenever possible.
“I was always on edge but never found the courage to voice my fear.”
Sensing the need for a change, Mia swiftly changed the topic, recognizing the stark differences in their
upbringings.
Given Timothy’s privileged background, she wondered if he could really understand the challenges
faced by those less fortunate than him.
*Have you ever been vinated? Timothy inquired.
Shaking her head, Mia replied, “Survival was the main concem during those times. Vinations felt like
a distant luxury. Thankfully, I’ve managed to get by without any major health issues.”
After a brief pause, Timothy responded, “If there haven’t been anyplications so far, then you
should be
alright.”
Mia looked at him with a hint of surprise,menting, “I must admit, I didn’t expect such reassuring
words from you.”
Timothy turned to face her, his gaze deep and probing. “Then, in your eyes, what kind of person do you
see me
as?*