Millie, after taking a last glance, exited the ward with her thoughts for company.

At the party, Lois had been a beacon of grace and intellect. Today, she was a shadow of her former self, worn thin by circumstance.

What kind of woman was Leon in search of when he neglected such a treasure?

Was he truly that callous, living detachedly in his self-constructed realm?

Back at the car, Marcus entered but remained stationary. Millie watched him, puzzled. Why the delay in their departure?

Marcus, deep in thought, directed his attention to Millie’s alabaster wrist.

commit. Promise me you won’t resort to such extremes in

was taken aback. What was he hinting at? But before she could decipher his cryptic statement, Marcus switched

diagnosis report and made his way to the staircase. He leaned against the door frame, pulling

light, he now sported stubble, and a certain

recollection of Lois’ desperate phone call. She had chastised him for his heartlessness and

effort could

she experienced repeated failures, resulting in her being covered in wounds. She

of cake. Yet, he greeted her impatiently, only showing a flicker of

the phone. Her sobs echoed over

family banquet, Lois had been drawn. to Leon, the aloof boy hiding in the corner, engrossed in

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