After their departure, Millie’s lips tightened.

Was Nancy truly leaving? She suspected that Nancy might not really want to go.

Marcus slid Nancy’s application into his drawer, then tured to Millie, his brow furrowed.

“Wait, you didn’t finish the story. How did you fall into that snow pit?”

Millie waved her hand in dismissal. “It’s nothing, really,” she replied, brushing off his concern. “The pit was hidden, and I stumbled into it. I was lucky to survive.” ©

She resolved to drop the issue with Nancy for now, especially since Nancy was leaving, and she had no proof.

furrowed. He knew Millie was withholding the truth

already pieced together a theory based

glass of water and

thirst, she set down the glass and reclined on the bed, fatigue overtaking

day, Millie’s condition had not improved significantly despite her resolve to take care of

eyes to find Marcus

was leaning forward, placing his elbows

a rustle from the

leaving?” Millie asked, eyeing

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