“Are you certain that Millie is Aisha? It’s an extraordinary coincidence,” Freyja exclaimed incredulously upon learning of the connection between Aisha and Millie. The revelation was hard for her to fathom.

“I wish I were mistaken. All we can do is maintain absolute discretion. We cannot allow Leon to become aware of this truth. You understand how stubborn he is about this matter. If he were to uncover it, it could shatter the tranquility of the Thomas family.“

Both Leon and Marcus were Claudia‘s grandsons and integral members of the Thomas family. Any discord between them stemming from the Millie-Aisha connection could spell catastrophe.

Unbeknownst to them, a figure lingered just beyond the slightly ajar door-Leon himself. His acute ears captured every word of their conversation.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Leon’s fists clenched with palpable tension.

struck him. Evidently, his grandmother had been privy to this truth

grasp slipped from her

informed of his return? Did he hear everything? “Grandma, Marcus, Bruce, and I-you favor Marcus, don’t you? Because he’s the better choice?” Leon’s

to speak, her voice tinged with

I did this for you and for the well-being

“For me?”

repeated the words through gritted teeth,

Life. The possibility of you and Millie being together is implausible, and this is also for Millie’s sake. You can see that she shares a meaningful bond

incite Leon’s displeasure. Yet she found herself backed into a corner with no

of them would inevitably have to relinquish

Your assumption is accurate. At this point, I care for nothing but my own desires. This family

words sent a wave of apprehension through

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