Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
With that, she turned and swiftly exited the office.
Timothy exchanged glances with Kennedy. “You know what needs to be done, right?”
Kennedy nodded firmly. “Mr. Barrett, we will ensure that the appropriate disciplinary actions are carried out in line. with the university’s policies.”
Dana felt overwhelmed by despair, but after wiping away her tears, she regained her composure and stood up.
She felt a sense of reassurance, especially knowing that Maya had her back. After all, Maya had promised to assist her.
After leaving the office, Dana promptly dialed Maya’s number.
“Ms. Lane, there’s an issue at the university. My anonymous report was uncovered, and it’s been revealed that Mia and Mr. Barrett are married. Why wasn’t I informed of this sooner?”
Hearing Dana’s words, Maya realized that Timothy had personally gone to the campus to publicly reveal his marital relationship with Mia.
She gritted her teeth in frustration. “How could you mess up so badly that you were caught this quickly?”
To make matters worse, Timothy ended up publicly revealing his relationship with Mia, which ultimately worked in Mia’s favor.
It seemed that Dana was less competent than Shelly.
“Ms. Lane, what am I supposed to do now? The university will surely take disciplinary action against me. You assured me of your assistance and my safety, didn’t you?”
“Alright, it’s not a major issue anyway. Just wait calmly for further updates, okay?” Maya simply dismissed her.
With that, Maya ended the call. She turned to Blake and asked, “When will Dominic arrive in Bern City?”
“He’ll be arriving on tomorrow’s flight.”
“Set up a schedule. I’ll handle the pickup.
“Should we also communicate with Dana beforehand to ensure she doesn’t accidentally disclose anything?”
Feeling a bit exasperated, Maya remarked, “We don’t need to give her any advance notice. It would just make her suspicious. Besides, considering Dana’s egotistical nature, she will surely take the bait.
“It’s similar to the last time I mentioned wanting to find a childhood friend, and Dana immediately volunteered to substitute for Mia.”
As long as Dana assumed Mia’s identity, Maya’s position would remain secure.
After Mia left Kennedy’s office, she strolled down a secluded campus. pathway, her emotions in turmoil.
While she had entertained suspicions. about Shelly or Maya’s potential involvement, the idea of Dana’s culpability never crossed her mind.
The revelation was deeply painful.
As she continued her walk, two unfamiliar young men suddenly appeared beside her. They didn’t fit the typical student profile.
Spotting Mia alone, they approached her and initiated a conversation.
“Hey, you seem to be upset.”
“Yeah, if you’re feeling low, why don’t you join us for a drink and chat about it?”
Mia couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. Just as she prepared to leave, the two men obstructed her way.
Raising her voice, she insisted, “Let me through! This is a university, and if you engage in any inappropriate behavior, there will be consequences!”
“Wow, do all college girls have this much. attitude?” one of the men quipped, reaching out to touch Mia.
Suddenly, a commanding voice echoed from the alley. “Take your filthy hands. off her!”
Mia turned toward the source of the voice and saw a figure emerging from the darkness, striding into the light.
Though his face was partially obscured, his piercing, intense eyes were unmistakable.
It was Timothy!
Mia’s face lit up in surprise. She called out affectionately, “Sweetheart, I’m here!
Upon hearing Mia address him as sweetheart,” the two men paused, feeling apprehensive. Certainly, causing a disturbance on university grounds wouldn’t be tolerated.
Exchanging a glance, they swiftly retreated in the opposite direction.
Taking advantage of the moment, Mia rushed over to Timothy. “I was genuinely frightened just now.”
At that moment, Mia’s mind went blank, filled with regret for venturing alone into such an isolated area.
If something were to happen to her, her unborn babies would undoubtedly have. been endangered as well.
Timothy wrapped his arms around Mia, softly patting her back. “It’s okay, I’m here.”
Tears welled up in Mia’s eyes instantly.
She struggled to speak through her emotions. “What made you decide to follow me?”
Mia had almost lost hope, but to her surprise, Timothy arrived just in time to intervene and drive away the two unfamiliar men.
A swirl of emotions engulfed Mia.
With a hint of apprehension, Timothy confessed, “If anything were to happen to you, I wouldn’t know how to face. Grandma.”
Upon hearing his words, Mia lowered her gaze, masking her feelings.
With a forced smile, she responded, “I appreciate your help back there.”
“Well, I couldn’t just ignore being called ¡® sweetheart¡® like that.”
Mia remained silent.
As they exited the secluded grove, Mia spotted a security vehicle parked nearby.
Two men were being escorted inside. forcefully, their attire and features somewhat familiar¨Cthey were the same. men who had assaulted her earlier.
Yet now, they appeared severely bruised, limping as they moved, their previous arrogance replaced by defeat.
If it weren’t for their clothing, Mia would have almost failed to identify them.
Turning to Timothy beside her, she inquired, “They seem to be in bad shape. Did you have a hand in this?”
Standing next to her, Timothy replied coldly, “I merely taught them a lesson. They got what was coming to them.”
With her head bowed, Mia couldn’t help but feel a sense of contentment as she observed the two men, looking utterly disheveled.
After all, who wouldn’t appreciate someone standing up for them like this?
In that instant, Mia’s phone rang. She reached for it and noticed an incoming call from Connor.
Gripping her phone, Mia stole another glance at Timothy.
As Timothy observed the incoming call flashing on her phone screen, he pursed his lips. “Go ahead, take the call.”
Stepping aside, Mia answered her phone. “Hello.”
“Mia, are you still at campus? I just finished work. I’m on my way to pick you up.”
“It’s okay, you don’t have to. I’m already in the car. I’ll head back myself.”
“Okay, don’t forget your prenatal check- up at the hospital tomorrow morning. For the next appointment, we can schedule it in Nord City. That way, we won’t need to be secretive about it.”
After confirming with Connor, Mia ended the call, her mind lingering on his words.
Indeed, she was going to leave Bern City soon.
As Mia turned around, Timothy firmly instructed, “Get in the car. I’ll drive you home.”
After a brief pause, Mia nodded in agreement. However, Timothy fixed her with a penetrating gaze.
As they settled into the car, he couldn’t resist asking, “Why did you lie just now? You hadn’t left yet, so why did you turn down Connor’s offer to pick you up?”
“Because I need to discuss something with you.”
Mia lifted her gaze to meet Timothy’s, her clear, almond¨Cshaped eyes mirroring his silhouette.
Timothy’s breath hitched, his voice masking his inner turmoil. “So, have you reached a decision?”
“Yes, I have.”
Her response made Timothy’s heart race.
Considering Mia’s past dishonesty, he felt somewhat reassured, believing he could probably predict her decision.
Clearing his throat, Timothy remarked, I trust you’ll make a wise decision.”
Mia took a deep breath and met his gaze. I’ve decided to leave here and move to Nord City.”