Recognition dawned as she locked eyes with Millie, fear and a swirl of emotions dancing across her features.

“Do not draw near. The realms of my misery are vast enough. Permit me my escape.”

Millie remained resolute, her voice a blend of gentleness and unwavering resolve. “Please, reveal what brought about this disfigurement.”

A persistent intuition told Millie that there was a puppeteer orchestrating Fiona’s fate. Could it be that her mission’s failure resulted in her unseen puppet master punishing her with this disfigurement? In the realm of a woman’s life, marring her face proved to be a devastating blow.

Fiona murmured, “It was an inadvertent scalding, an accident.”

She existed as an insignificant entity, powerless against the might of the Rayne family. ALL she could do was internalize her struggles.

bear subject you to fears of

‘s L I B R A R

the gravity of concealed truths. “Desist from this interrogation. My past missteps have rendered me defenseless, unable to defy

descended to the alley’s mossy corner. The sight seemed to underscore the weight

Lingering, Millie pivoted, ready to

turmoil within her. Beneath the scars and shadows, gratitude had taken root, acknowledging

you be willing to extend a gesture of aid? I have no money for

repossessed all the gifts Leon had bestowed upon her, a consequence of her vying for Lois’ partner. This action had effectively severed

wallet and handed over all the cash within. “Thank you. Millie, you

Fiona’s eyes welled with reddened emotions. Silent as

in her grasp, Fiona’s gaze followed Millie’s retreating figure. Memories of Leon’s outstretched hand played in her mind, eliciting a humble smile to grace her

a belief that she held a place within his heart. His

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