Burning Passion: Love Never Die

“Stop dwelling on her, Even if she isn’t conventionally attractive, she wouldn’t hold any interest in you. Word has it that she graduated from Preagend’s finest university, while you, a pampered youth who didn’t even finish high school, why would she spare you a thought?”

Delia’s assessment of Millie ran deep. A diligent and well-mannered student since childhood, Millie carried an impression of grace and dedication. Beneath her gentle exterior lay a strong-willed individual with steadfast principles.

Resolving to block out his mother’s words, Roland contemplated the irony that his own mother not only failed to encourage him to pursue an exceptional wife but also looked down on him. He couldn’t help but wonder if she was truly his mother.

Once indoors, Roland settled down to watch TV. Before long, Laurel concluded her shower and emerged.

“Watch ou

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Roland sprang to his feet abruptly, capturing an eight-legged insect that had been crawling on Laurel. The creature resembled a centipede, with its elongated body triggering discomfort.

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after catching a clear glimpse of the long black

bite from this worm-like creature would have wreaked havoc on Laurel’s delicate complexion and

of it alread: Why are you

squash it underfoot. Laurel adjusted her hair and squinted

kill it. Get a bottle and trap

it in a bottle?”

put it in a bottle,” Laurel

indoors, changed attire, and emerged once more. Seizing the bottle with the trapped insect from Roland’s grasp, she secured a bag

headed?” Roland inquired,

be back shortly,” came Laurel’s retort. Roland stroked his chin thoughtfully, puzzled by Laurel’s behavior. It was evident that she had an aversion to insects, so why was she purposefully taking

in hand, Laurel

humiliation, Laurel hatched a plan to retaliate – placing the insect in