But Marcus merely added a pink box to the collection of gifts.

“Here’s my gift. Happy birthday. You all continue to celebrate. I have some matters to address, so I’ll be departing,” he stated. While he had agreed to attend, he hadn’t committed to staying.

Marcus’ intention to leave flustered Rhea. Yet she quickly composed herself, clasping Marcus’ arm and pleading with a sorrowful gaze.

“Marcus, stay for my birthday wish. I’ve been waiting for you. I want to make the wish with you here, if only for a moment, okay?”

When Rhea seized his arm, Marcus displayed clear discomfort. Sensing his unease, Rhea promptly released him. His dislike for physical contact was well established.

Still, Marcus’ silence was akin to consent. He genuinely felt indebted to the Evans family for past wrongs.

herself to work, instructing, “Hurry, place the candles. I’m

placement as Rhea prepared herself in the room’s

wish was straightforward: she implored the heavens for Millie’s swift exit

her eyes, Rhea announced gleefully, “I’ve made my wish. Now, it’s

and hastened to catch up with Marcus,

Let’s toast before you depart,” she

wine, tilted her head upward, and relished a drink. Marcus

drug’s potency, as explained by the seller, was so strong that one sip would

leaving the glass on a nearby table, Marcus cast a glance at the young aristocrats

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