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.

derided her, Marcus materialized like a celestial force, silencing him entirely. He had used the most impactful

door and pressed Millie against the wall, his tone imbued with

from acting without notifying me in

Acting without notifying?

of your whereabouts,

wherever she pleased. By the time he became aware, she

Marcus’ absence of jest, a pang of trepidation gripped Millie as she meekly

honey. I’ll exercise greater mindfulness

didn’t reply, leaving Millie to wonder if her apology fell short of

you care for a tour of my room?” Millie quirked an

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

day apart intensified his longing for

broad daylight. She struggled momentarily but soon