Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Marcus felt grateful that he’d arrived just in time to intervene.

At the sound of Millie’s voice, Marcus’ steadfast profile subtly shifted, his eyes softening.

“I wanted to surprise you,” he explained.

In response, Millie instinctively lifted the corners of her lips. She recognized that his schedule was typically demanding, making his presence here a genuine effort.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

At times, Millie couldn’t shake the sense that everything unfolded with uncanny synchronicity. During their previous encounter at Snow Mountain Villa, Laurel ridiculed her with acerbic remarks. Laurel’s mockery stemmed from Humphrey’s lavish gift to Nancy-a precious bracelet. The barbs insinuated that Marcus didn’t hold the same affection for Millie.

Yet, by a twist of fate, Marcus had bestowed upon Millie an invaluable hairpin.

today, just as Hans derided her, Marcus materialized like a celestial force, silencing him entirely. He had used the

arriving home, Marcus closed the door and pressed Millie

from acting without notifying

Acting without notifying?

must apprise me beforehand of your whereabouts,

independence often prompted her to venture wherever she pleased. By the time he became aware, she was already

of jest, a pang of

exercise greater mindfulness

Millie to wonder if her apology fell short

care for a tour of

curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his throat and leaned in, capturing her lips in a passionate

day apart

unrestrained boldness in broad daylight. She struggled momentarily but