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

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

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

morning light, he now sported stubble, and a certain cloudiness veiled his

She had

professed that no amount of effort

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

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 sight of the cake. She was hopelessly

over the phone. Her sobs echoed over the phone, followed

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

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