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.

commit. Promise me you won’t resort to such extremes in

she could decipher his cryptic statement, Marcus switched

and made his way to the staircase. He leaned against the door

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

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

of effort could melt his frozen heart.

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

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

phone. Her sobs echoed over the phone, followed by

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

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