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.

the most foolish act a woman can commit. Promise me you won’t resort

at? But before she

way to the staircase. He leaned against the door frame, pulling out a cigarette, its smoke dissipating into

pristine in the morning light, he now sported stubble, and

She had chastised him

of effort could melt his

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

with him over a slice of cake. Yet, he greeted her impatiently, only showing a flicker of interest at the sight of the cake. She was hopelessly smitten, and this marked the onset of her

over the phone. Her sobs echoed over the

their first encounter at the Thomas family banquet, Lois had been drawn. to Leon,

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