Upon hearing Mia’s words, Connor instantly felt a wave of relief. He couldn’t help but appreciate her
kindness, sensibility, and adorable nature.
Connor made a mental note to stay vignt, ensuring that no man would dare to harbor feelings for
Mia, especially someone like Timothy–a mature, divorced individual.
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Connor was determined to eliminate possibility of a romantic connection between Mia and Timothy.
Timothy couldn’t help but overhear Mia’s sweet and coquettish words to Connor.
When had she ever spoken to him like that?
A peculiar sensation enveloped Timothy–a tightness in his chest, making each breath a struggle. He
had never experienced such a feeling before.
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In response, Timothy ced the phone directly on the table and stated, “I don’t want it anymore.”
He made a decisive choice not to purchase the phone.
Regret seeped in as Timothy realized he shouldn’t havee to the store in the first ce.
In the next instant, Connor swiftly seized the phone and gave Timothy a pat on the shoulder, saying,
“Thank you, Timothy!”
Timothy scoffed at that. He didn’t need his gratitude!
As he looked up, he noticed Connor approaching Mia, presenting her with the phone he had just held.
Mia epted the phone, almost as if she could still sense the residual warmth from Timothy’s touch.
She pursed her lips, maintaining a thoughtful silence.
Connor, attuned to her mood, inquired, “Mia, don’t you like it?”
“I like it. Let’s go with this one,” Mia responded.
After all, she only had minimal requirements for a smartphone.
Calmly lifting her head, she feigned a casual scan of her surroundings, only to unintentionally meet
Timothy’s gaze.
His piercing eyes remained fixed on Mia, conveying emotions she struggled to decipher.
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Mia couldn’t help but feel puzzled. During the engagement ceremony, there was an unsettling vibe
about Timothy that she couldn’t quite shake off.
Connor turned to the staff and inquired, “Where can we proceed to check out?”
“Right this way, please follow me.”
While Connor proceeded to make the payment nearby, Mia retrieved her old phone, intending to
transfer the SIM card to the new device.
However, an issue arose; the SIM card wouldn’te out.
In the next moment, a pair of slender hands reached over and effortlessly took her phone. With a few
deft moves. Timothy sessfully extracted the SIM card.
Mia found herself momentarily stunned. Upon regaining herposure, she noticed the SIM card
resting in the palm of Timothy’s hand.
He extended his hand toward her, silently gesturing for her to take it.
Taking a deep breath, Mia uttered, “Thank you.”
She reached out to retrieve the SIM card, her fingertips lightly brushing against the warmth of
Timothy’s palm.
Mia’s breath hitched at the contact. She quickly bent down to insert the SIM card, only to find that
the phone still disyed no signal.
Timothy’s voice beside her chimed in. “Did you put it in upside down?”
Acknowledging the possibility, Mia reluctantly removed the SIM card again. However, her thoughts
were preupied elsewhere.
Why wasn’t Timothy leaving?
Afterpleting the payment and returning, Connor spotted Timothy standing beside Mia, setting
off rms in his mind.
Approaching briskly, he inquired, “What’s going on with you two?”
Mia was taken aback, turning around to respond, “Nothing. I’m just swapping out my SIM card.”
“Oh, I see,” Connor replied, his concern growing that Timothy might have unwittingly revealed his
identity.
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Connor positioned himself between them, creating a divide. He then turned to Mia. “We’re done
shopping. Let’s go.”
Connor couldn’t afford to let Mia linger with Timothy. The looming risk of his true identity being
exposed was too significant.
Mia, too, was eager to leave. Hastily, she stuffed the new phone into her bag without bothering to
check if the SIM card was properly inserted.
As they began to walk away. Timothy’s voice called out from behind. “Wait.”