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.

celestial force, silencing him entirely. He had

the door and pressed Millie against the wall, his tone

from acting without notifying

Acting without notifying?

apprise me beforehand of your whereabouts, particularly if

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

absence of jest, a pang of trepidation gripped Millie as

exercise greater mindfulness

Millie to wonder if her apology fell

you care for a tour

curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his

apart intensified

anticipated such unrestrained boldness in broad daylight. She struggled momentarily but soon surrendered,

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