In the present, he seemed akin to a solitary and aloof monarch, radiating an impenetrable aura. It was as if anyone venturing closer risked annihilation.

The succeeding day dawned, prompting Millie’s awakening. Marcus, with an air of solemnity, directed her attention to a sheet of paper adorning the desk.

“I have enumerated three directives for your compliance. Abide by these henceforth.”

What?

Puzzlement gripped her. Retrieving the paper, she perused its contents.

1. Cultivate personal transformation and exude kindness. 2. Avoid impure utterances. 3. Refrain from subjecting him to pinching.

into what? Am I not typically affable?

intoned, “If you

Marcus chose to consign these to oblivion. The future held promise, contingent on her

“Impure utterances? I’ve not

she spouted? Her

stipulations seemed bereft of relevance.

exercise circumspection in your speech

the cusp of her impending query about the final edict, Millie raised

her sight was met by

within the confines of the car, as though an insurmountable

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