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.
Mia remained rooted to the spot, completely baffled.
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.
As Mia approached Ginger and Sage, she clasped their hands gently. "Shall we make our way back? It's time to get ready for bed," she suggested.
Sage glanced up at Mia with a curious expression. "Why didn't you tell me about the telescope?"
If he had known it was a gift from Timothy, he certainly wouldn't have accepted it.
Mia affectionately ruffled Sage's hair, transforming his tidy look into a playful mess.
With a satisfied smile, she remarked, "Why are you being so uptight? He's simply trying to make things right, so it's only fair he showers you with gifts. If you like it, keep it. If not, consider passing it on to someone who will."
Unmoved, Sage maintained his stoic demeanor. "But I don't want anything from him."
"It seems like you care more than you're letting on," Mia teased.
"Who said I care about him?" Sage shot back, his annoyance evident.
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