“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 along, yet she had chosen to

grasp slipped from her fingers, shattering upon impact as she was startled by the abrupt entrance of

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

to speak, her

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

“For me?”

the words through gritted teeth,

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.”

recognized that whatever she said at 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

would inevitably have to relinquish his claim

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 chilling weight, inducing an involuntary

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

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