Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Millie cast her gaze down, torn between the two. Their relationship seemed to be growing more strained.

Marcus exuded an icy and aloof demeanor, while Bruce ventured forth with cautious steps.

“Starting now, it would be wise for you to maintain a certain distance from him as well.” The resonance of Marcus’ words lingered within Millie’s thoughts.

At the time, she hadn’t paid much heed to it, not delving into its meaning.

Yet now, it seemed Marcus had been quite serious.

“Marcus, I bought this wine specially for you.”

Marcus’ refusal was evident, yet Bruce’s hand remained extended in an unyielding gesture. Despite the faint flush of embarrassment coloring his features, he pressed on.

etched itself onto Marcus’ lips

reclaim it and indulge yourself; I’m well-stocked

lips together.

abashed. He cast a sidelong glance at Millie, then diverted his gaze, a

case, I’ll

Angela’s Library

turned on his heel and departed.

Marcus roused from his reverie, locking

move inside,” he

“Sure.”

offered no further explanation, and Millie refrained from delving deeper. If he desired to share his thoughts, she understood that words weren’t

settling into the car, Bruce nervously turned the wine bottle in his grasp. A heaviness clung to his heart. With a resounding ‘crash,’ he hurled the exquisite bottle to the floor, staining the floor