In the evening, under a starlit countryside sky, Millie helped her grandma clean the house after dinner, while Bruce sat in the yard, smoking.

Millie emerged with a plate of oranges, her face glowing with a warm smile.

“I just picked them. They’re fresh.”

Bruce discarded his cigarette and accepted an orange, appreciating the calm around them.

“The countryside is so peaceful. Even the wind here feels cooler than in the city.”

Millie settled into a chair, her eyes drifting to the cigarette butts on the ground, and she spoke softly. “No matter how cool the wind, it can’t blow away a person’s troubles.”

Turning his head to regard Millie, Bruce offered an understanding smile.

a good thing for a man. They often lead

moment too long, and Millie looked

ready. Get some rest. I’m tired and

retreated to her room, Bruce put down the orange and pulled

Millie settled into bed, her phone rang, and she answered to Marcus’

tension in

“Did you arrive safely?”

Millie feel as

L A ‘s L I B R A

She smiled happily.

safely. I’m going

the bedroom door closed?” Marcus’ question came suddenly, sharp

“What ?”

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