“Freyja, fetch my medication,”

Having taken a few steps, Freyja swiftly turned around, her countenance etched with concern.

“Mr. Leon, Mrs. Thomas has been experiencing a decline in health as of late,” Freyja informed.

The subtext of her words urging Leon to avoid distressing Claudia further was apparent.

Everyone seemed to expect Leon to consider the well-being of others, but few truly considered his feelings.

“I no longer have the right to approach her. I’ve trampled on her dignity. Despite my claims to protect her, I nearly caused her demise. I’ve effectively forfeited any claim to be with her,” Leon confessed, his voice Laden with guilt.

laugh escaped his

“Does this imply…”

Millie, allowing her to pursue a life with Marcus? His tone of self-mockery tugged at Claudia’s

N G E L A ‘s

the project in the west

In order to safeguard the Thomas family, I’ve taken Marcus’ side. It’s my duty.

upon Leon’s return, yet her disposition had been utterly unsettled by their previous

mix of unsavory characters. The atmosphere was

between life and death. There, all manner of illicit

perilous city was under Leon’s dominion, and he reigned as its ultimate

Marcus,

two locked eyes for a moment, then brushed past each other without uttering a word. Marcus

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