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

arriving home, Marcus closed the door and pressed Millie against the wall, his

refrain from acting without notifying me

Acting without notifying?

your whereabouts, particularly

wherever she pleased. By the time he became aware, she was

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

I’ll exercise greater mindfulness moving

wonder if her apology fell

for a tour of my room?” Millie quirked an

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

day apart intensified

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

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