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

reclaim it and indulge yourself;

together. Bruce appeared weighed down by something beneath

He cast a sidelong glance at Millie, then

that case,

Angela’s Library

a sense of desolation, Bruce turned on his heel and departed. Marcus watched his retreat,

from his reverie, locking

inside,” he

“Sure.”

no further explanation, and Millie refrained from delving deeper. If

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 with its crimson

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