“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.

privy to this truth all

the door was forcefully shoved open. The cup held within Claudia’s grasp slipped from her fingers, shattering upon impact as she was startled by the abrupt entrance

favor Marcus, don’t you? Because

began to speak, her voice

I did this for you and for the well-being of the entire Thomas

“For me?”

words through gritted teeth, his appearance conveying a sense of

to let go of the past and move forward with your 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 with Marcus.” Claudia attempted

displeasure. Yet she found herself backed into a corner with no viable solution that could appease

have to relinquish his claim on

to claim Millie for myself, thereby pitting myself against Marcus, correct? Your assumption is accurate. At this point, I care for nothing but my own desires. This family holds no sentimental value to me, and

sent a wave of apprehension through Claudia. Was her worst fear

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