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?”

mess. She couldn’t fathom his motives. Just moments ago in the shop, he had given her a cold, unapproachable look. So why was

“I’ve grown tired

dismissive glance, Leon leaned against

your backbone. What’s this? Aren’t you going to save your

She tumed to him,

don’t make light of my situation. Even if you’re my cousin-in-law,

Leon’s tone oozed

I helped you leave the old house.

mocking tone even

It’s your naivety that’s laughable. But someday,

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