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 to

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

way to the staircase. He leaned against the

in the morning light, he now sported stubble,

desperate phone call. She had chastised him for his heartlessness and mocked herself for her

that no amount of effort could melt his

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

he greeted her impatiently, only showing a flicker of interest at the sight of the cake. She

say anything to her over the phone. Her sobs echoed over the phone,

drawn. to Leon, the aloof boy hiding in the corner,

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