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.

on the sofa and draped herself with a quilt. Her

her mind’s eye, her grandmother’s image

demeanor, withholding his attention. But Millie found herself unwilling to explain or

chain-smoked, his

pained voice echoed from behind

please don’t go. Don’t leave me

Another nightmare, it seemed.

entered the room. Millie was perspiring heavily, her forehead glistening. She seemed to be in immense distress, her eyes shut as

reposition Millie’s hand atop the quilt. Upon

in Sirius Villa, Lois arrived

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