Marcus’ gaze bore into her, a penetrating intensity causing Millie to avert her eyes, traversing past him without daring to meet his gaze.

Upon entering the room, Marcus gently but deliberately closed the distance from behind, his presence exerting an intangible pressure on Millie.

“Did my ardor prove overwhelming?”

Clutching her lips together, Millie pivoted. The fact that he had overheard her confession took her aback. His auditory acumen was indeed impressive.

“I enunciated those words to perturb Bria.”

“Your declaration conceals a glint of conviction.”

before her, Millie promptly shook

“Absolutely not.”

an

she would share a quarter with

I find it untenable to tolerate her aggression towards me. If she targets me

did I assert

intensifying, his robust frame casting a spell of irresistible

to the haven of the bathroom, locking herself

the brink of succumbing

since

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