Burning Passion: Love Never Die

In a humble retort, Millie replied, “No, he carries his own imperfections. Perfection eludes us all

“Even Marcus possesses flaws? Pray, what are they?”

Grace’s inquisitiveness surged, disbelief mingling with her desire not to miss out on this savory revelation.

Millie’s gaze alighted upon Marcus, engrossed in his work, a hint of hesitation weaving through her thoughts. Aware of Grace’s knack for delving deep, she treaded cautiously.

What vulnerabilities rested within Marcus’ being? Millie’s fingers absently traced her neck, her mind wrestling to conjure an answer. In the end, she fabricated a random imperfection,

“Take for instance his inability to cook, a glaring flaw. Culinary prowess is a vital aptitude, particularly in these rustic lands. A maiden bereft of culinary skill faces hurdles in securing a marital bond. Accusations of indolence and inept household management would inevitably arise.”

Yet, having uttered those words, Millie remained oblivious to their applicability in Marcus’ case.

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of the line, Grace’s laughter

men to lack

his eyes carrying a pensive musing as

she realized she had just nitpicked at his

return,” Millie answered, a note of finality gracing her words. Having bid farewell to the call,

her hands weaving magic as she placed the artful array of dishes on

air, Millie found Marcus, his voice concluding a conversation as she arrived. She graced the threshold with her presence and

though Marcus inhabited a world apart, his

of unease cast upon their proximity. Could he have overheard her

shift had transpired within Marcus subsequent to their telephone exchange. Approaching Marcus, Millie ventured softly, “Dearest, the fish soup has been

glance bore a depth that echoed unspoken

of astonished bewilderment, the sudden shroud