Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“Close the window and help retrieve these papers,” Marcus directed. “The window’s broken and won’t close,” someone responded.

In the midst of the chaos, students rallied to retrieve the scattered documents and assist Kaya, whose lightweight papers were at the mercy of the wind.

Kaya approached Millie with a plea in her eyes.

“Millie, may I put my papers in your bag? My documents are so Light, and I fear they’ll be blown away again.”

Millie was momentarily taken aback by the request, her mind racing.

The contents of her bag were far from suitable for public display, especially during a classroom mishap. She couldn’t allow anyone else to see what was concealed within.

her mind made up, Millie replied, “I’m sorry, Kaya, but I need to

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demeanor shifted from a plea to

stingy? Please, just let me borrow it. I don’t want to

well aware

that he had placed her at

Millie, determined not to back down until she got what she

Marcus stepped off the platform, his

front of her. However, her senses heightened as Marcus approached and reached for her

standing up hastily. She had not anticipated that Marcus would directly

of the bag, his heart racing in response. He had sensed something was amiss with Millie’s bag when she stood at the door earlier, but he hadn’t anticipated this particular

as red as a ripe apple, he cleared his throat and returned the bag to her with a knowing look. In the midst of this exchange, his gaze