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.

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

he hinting at? But before she

his way to the staircase. He leaned against the door frame, pulling out

in the morning light, he now sported stubble, and a certain

phone call. She had chastised him for his heartlessness and

that no amount of effort

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

their first meeting, she reminisced about her innocent attempt to connect with him over a slice of cake. Yet, he greeted her impatiently, only showing a flicker of interest at the

say anything to her over the phone. Her sobs

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

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