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

pressed Millie

from acting without notifying me in

Acting without notifying?

beforehand of your whereabouts, particularly if

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

pang of trepidation gripped Millie as she meekly

course, honey. I’ll exercise greater mindfulness

Millie to wonder if her apology fell

a tour of my room?” Millie

gaze tracing the contours of her delicate features-the elegantly arched nose, the tender curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his throat and leaned in, capturing

day apart intensified his longing

in broad daylight. She struggled momentarily but soon surrendered, her

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