Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"I love you, just like you love Roseanne. You yearn for her, unattainable as it might seem, and I yearn for you that way, too. If you ask me what I want, I only want a chance to be with you," Millie said softly, her eyes brimming with sincerity and an unmistakable humility.

Murray felt a tug at his heartstrings. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of you from now on. I won't let you get hurt again."

Millie smiled with a sweetness in her voice, "I know. I've always believed that."

Murray's embrace tightened around her, yet unease lingered in his heart, unexplained.

...

The event had barely concluded when a mishap occurred, prompting the hotel staff to spring into action swiftly. Since the accident involved personal safety, the manager didn't hesitate to call the police.

The officers arrived and conducted their inquiries among all involved that night. As expected, they didn't unearth much, eventually attributing the incident to an accident. After all, snakes were a common sight, with the hotel backed by a tropical forest.

"But venomous snakes? That's rare, isn't it?" Leda interjected coldly.

"Well..."

on a beach crowded with people? Even

while the hotel manager

is the second time my friend has faced a threat to her life on this island. Just wait. It isn't over! Come on, Anne, let's

stormed off

worth it," Roseanne said once they were away from the

and you're still so calm? It's like I'm worrying

smiled. "Victory doesn't come from a

you have a plan?" Leda

shook her head,

Leda was speechless.

I'm worried. What if something

have a plan

"What plan?" Leda blinked.

"Guess."

...

hunger kick in. They