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

hinting at? But before she could decipher his cryptic

his way to the staircase. He leaned against the door frame, pulling out a cigarette, its smoke dissipating into the sterile

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

memory stirred at the recollection of Lois’ desperate phone call. She had chastised him for his heartlessness

monologue, she professed that no amount of effort

resulting in her being covered in wounds. She remained oblivious

reminisced about her innocent attempt to connect with him over a slice of cake. Yet, he greeted her impatiently, only showing

anything to her over the phone. Her sobs echoed over the phone, followed by a metallic

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

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