Chapter 223 Missing

• TIMOTHY POV
• The afternoon sun hung lazily in the sky as Timothy found himself caught in an unexpected conversation with Evie’s mother, Mia. Her presence wasn’t entirely surprising, but the timing felt inconvenient. Mia was cordial, but Timothy couldn't shake the feeling of discomfort that lingered during their exchange.
• “I hope you and Evie have been getting along well,” Mia commented, her gaze holding an inscrutable intensity.