Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“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.

absurdity of it all struck him. Evidently, his grandmother had been privy to this truth all along, yet she had chosen to keep

The cup held within Claudia’s grasp slipped from her fingers,

was she not 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 voice dripped with sarcasm as he

exposure undeniable, Claudia began to speak, her

this for you and for the well-being

“For me?”

the words through gritted teeth,

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

this moment would likely incite Leon’s displeasure. Yet she found herself backed into a corner with no viable solution that could appease both sides. Millie was a singular individual, and she couldn’t be divided between her two

them would inevitably have to relinquish his claim

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 I’ve grown indifferent to its frigid embrace.” Leon’s words carried a

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