Mia made her way into the living room of the villa. She was well aware that Timothy wouldn't easily relent if he didn't get to see Ginger.
Taking a seat, she began, "Remember that evening at the banquet when you saved me from falling? The media exaggerated the situation, suggesting something improper between me and a bodyguard.
"It almost reached my brothers, but luckily, I was able to divert their suspicions. Otherwise, you wouldn't be standing here talking to me."
Timothy stood resolutely before her. "So, the best way to handle this before your brothers find out is to take me to see Ginger."
"I'll find time for it later. Currently, there's always someone around Ginger, and Eva visits the hospital daily. If you show up, it will surely attract attention."
Persisting, Timothy asked, "How long is 'later'?"
"In the next few days. I'll figure something out."
Mia's response was evasive. She wasn't sure how to arrange the meeting with Ginger.
Timothy scrutinized her, his gaze narrowing. "Mia, what else aren't you telling me?"
"I'm not keeping anything from you," Mia asserted. "I mentioned I'll arrange for you to see Ginger later, but I need to find the right opportunity. If my brothers catch wind of this, they'll prevent you from seeing her altogether."
Meeting Timothy's gaze, Mia added, "If you doubt me, there's not much I can do."
Timothy analyzed her expression, searching for any hint of deceit, but found none.
Though he found Mia's behavior concerning Ginger peculiar, he lacked evidence to support his suspicions.
Without his phone and with everyone around him absent, he currently had no chance to investigate this matter.
Meanwhile, despite her outward composure, Mia was fraught with anxiety.
After a moment of silence, Timothy spoke up, "I'd like to go to the mall."
"Why the sudden interest in the mall?" Mia inquired.
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