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.

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

door and pressed Millie against

you’re to refrain from

Acting without notifying?

must apprise me beforehand of your whereabouts, particularly if it’s

her to venture wherever she pleased. By the time he became

Marcus’ absence of jest, a pang of trepidation

course, honey. I’ll exercise greater mindfulness

to wonder if her apology

would you care for a tour of my room?”

delicate features-the elegantly arched nose, the tender curve of

day apart

anticipated such unrestrained boldness in broad daylight. She struggled