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.

foolish act a woman can commit. Promise me you won’t resort to such

hinting at? But before she could decipher his cryptic statement, Marcus switched his focus to the

in the hospital, Leon went to procure Lois’ diagnosis report and made his way to the staircase. He leaned against the door

light, he now sported stubble,

the recollection of Lois’ desperate phone call. She had

of effort could melt his frozen heart. She was a

failures, resulting in her being covered in wounds. She remained oblivious to her

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

her over the phone. Her sobs echoed

Lois had been drawn. to Leon, the aloof boy hiding in

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