The fragrance he had given her was distinct, alluring, intricate, and mysterious.

Wearing it made her feel entrancing. Once she realized Marcus was the sender, she kept it in a box, hesitant to use it again.

While lost in thought, a man’s presence approached. Turning, Millie was surprised to see Leon approaching. She regarded him with a mixture of confusion and uncertainty.

Yet, Leon remained silent. Millie, sensing his enigmatic demeanor, carefully returned the perfume to her bag.

“What’s up?”

Leon didn’t waste words, opening with a sneer. “You used to greet me warmly. Do you think you don’t need to show respect now that you know I didn’t buy that special medicine for your grandmother?”

couldn’t fathom his motives. Just moments ago in the shop, he had given her a

softly, “I’ve grown

a dismissive glance, Leon leaned against

your backbone. What’s this?

tightness gripped Millie’s chest. She tumed

you don’t intend to help, don’t make light of my situation. Even if you’re my cousin-in-law, playing games is beneath

Leon’s tone

grandmother if I helped you leave

mocking tone

naivety that’s

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