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.

hint of frigidity etched itself onto Marcus’ lips as he

it and indulge

taut, and Millie pressed her lips together. Bruce appeared weighed down by something

countenance became increasingly abashed. He cast a sidelong glance at Millie, then diverted

case, I’ll head

Angela’s Library

desolation, Bruce turned on his heel

roused from his

inside,”

“Sure.”

If he desired to share his

turned the wine bottle in his grasp. A heaviness clung to his heart. With a resounding ‘crash,’ he hurled the

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