Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“Miss Rayne, how may I assist you?”

“Get to Central Square immediately. Find Fiona and take her back home.” Lois’ relationship with Leon had recently improved, and she wasn’t about to Let any mishap jeopardize that.

From the earlier incident, she sensed that Leon hadn’t entirely forgotten Fiona; rather, Fiona’s misery had evoked his compassion.

Meanwhile, Millie emerged from an alleyway and stepped into a bookstore.

She purchased a book on modern jewelry design, and as she was leaving, a sudden screech of brakes filled the air, followed by a thud. A woman had been struck by a car.

Shaken, Millie looked over and felt a chill run through her. It was Fiona who had been hit while crossing the road.

the car,

coughed, her hand covering her mouth, and quickly scrambled to gather the money scattered around her. Glancing back, she saw two men eyeing her. Acting quickly, she pushed past a woman

onlookers remained at

she all right? I saw the car hit her.” Their voices

saw it too. Why didn’t she demand compensation from the driver but just ran away? Is something amiss

driver responsible for the accident scratched the

arriving at the scene where Fiona was struck, Lois took Leon’s hand and reassured

She’s fine. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to run away.” Leon’s brow furrowed as he spotted blood on

standing across the street, giving them a knowing wink. They seemed to

A ‘s L I B R A R

gut feeling told Millie that something had gone terribly wrong with Fiona, so she threw caution

unfamiliar men departing together among the crowd.