Millie remained oblivious to her supposed transgression. Why would she eat with another man instead of her grandmother?

As a man, Marcus could read the intensity of Patrick’s affection for Millie through his gaze. As a married woman, Millie remained oblivious to these signals and simply went out with him.

Upon arriving home, Millie opened the refrigerator only to find it empty.

Following the Thomas family tradition, any leftover food was discarded to ensure fresh meals each time.

Faced with the prospect of preparing her own food, Millie felt a pang of weariness.

She resolved to bear her hunger for the night.

reclined on the sofa and draped herself with a quilt. Her eyes fixed on

her grandmother’s

his chilly demeanor, withholding his attention. But Millie found herself

chain-smoked, his thoughts enshrouded

a pained voice echoed

don’t go. Don’t

Another nightmare, it seemed.

Millie was perspiring heavily, her forehead glistening. She seemed to be in immense distress,

intending to reposition Millie’s hand atop the quilt. Upon contact, he realized her hand

in Sirius Villa, Lois arrived early in

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