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.

silencing him entirely. He had used the most impactful means to refute the baseless

the door and pressed Millie against the wall, his tone

henceforth, you’re to refrain from acting without notifying

Acting without notifying?

whereabouts, particularly if it’s

often prompted her to venture wherever she pleased. By the time

of

course, honey. I’ll exercise

to wonder if her apology

tour of

tender curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his throat

a mere day apart intensified his longing for

such unrestrained boldness in broad daylight.

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