“Mother requested your immediate presence,” Laurel relayed.

From the outset, Laurel held no fondness for Millie, and witnessing Roland’s advances only intensified her sense of humiliation.

“I’LL return soon. Leave me to my business.” Roland’s voice erupted in an impatient yell.

Clamping her teeth together, Laurel directed a silent curse towards him within her thoughts. Millie had united with the wealthiest magnate of Preagend. How could she possibly align herself with him?

Millie’s resolute stride resumed its course.

“Millie, moderate your pace. Await my company,” Roland entreated.

behind her footsteps. Millie, meanwhile, massaged the space between her brows, a

halted beside a single plank bridge. It marked a route back home-a familiar path she

to lead. Recent rains might have eroded the single plank bridge,” cautioned Roland as

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he volunteered to cross the bridge first, seeking to

speechless. Her brother, a true master

contrast between Roland’s previous animosity and current admiration irking her.

a shallowness

crossing, Roland waved Millie over, extending

The passage is

of a leisurely walk outdoors proved more appealing

bridge’s center, disaster struck: the bridge collapsed, sending them

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