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.

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

door and pressed

henceforth, you’re to refrain from acting without

Acting without notifying?

must apprise me beforehand of your whereabouts, particularly if

she pleased. By the

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

honey. I’ll exercise

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

care for a tour of my room?” Millie quirked

curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his

day apart intensified

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

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