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.

would provoke a rash across

of the long black critter, shivered, a

worm-like creature would have wreaked havoc on Laurel’s delicate complexion

Why are you

the insect outside, Roland attempted to squash it underfoot. Laurel adjusted her hair and squinted her

Get a bottle and trap it inside,”

it in a bottle?”

lead. Quickly, put it

the bottle with the trapped insect from Roland’s grasp, she secured a bag for

Roland inquired,

I’ll be back shortly,” came Laurel’s retort. Roland stroked his chin thoughtfully, puzzled by Laurel’s behavior. It was evident that

hand, Laurel knocked

of humiliation, Laurel hatched a plan to retaliate – placing