Marcus approached the scene with a blend of puzzlement and relief painted across his demeanor. While his puzzlement lingered, the prospect of resolution eased him.

Sensing his approach, Millie averted her gaze, turned on her heel, and began her departure.

The discord born of misunderstanding had been rectified, and Celeste’s initial appetite, lost in the turmoil, found a substitute in the delectable aroma of the sweet soup. Raising the bowl, she took a tentative sip.

However, as the spoon touched her lips, a sharp pain pierced her throat, a foreign object lodging itself therein.

The abrupt sound of retching echoed, followed by the telltale clatter of the bowl striking the floor.

“Madam, what’s amiss?” Bria’s timely presence intervened.

me.” Celeste’s gaze widened, a trembling

forward. “What’s

forceful grip yanked her

“Step aside.”

Millie as his authoritative order followed.

Millie stood stupefied.

resonated with stern reproach. “Millie, your obstinacy

admonition had fallen

understand why there are fish bones here.

soup emerged from your hands, and yet you claim innocence regarding the fish bones? Your malice is unmistakable. How

landed squarely on

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