The man of the house moved to answer it, curiosity in his eyes.

“Who might you be?” he inquired, opening the door.

Derek, his face drawn with concern, presented a photo of Millie, asking with barely restrained urgency, “Excuse the intrusion, but we’re searching for this woman. Have you seen her?”

Recognition dawned in the man’s eyes, and he nodded, excitement overtaking his features.

“she is here, in my house.”

Upon hearing the man’s confirmation, Marcus’ stride became purposeful as he crossed the threshold into the house.

me to her,

house, momentarily taken aback by Marcus’

explained, “I’m

washed over the man’s face.

the cold but is now

guided Marcus and Derek to a

walked into the

realizing that she had been saved by a local family, Millie expressed her gratitude

ma’am, for saving… me,” she

tall figure, imposing even as it was wrapped in an aura of cold, caught Millie’s

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