Ultimately, after a protracted interval, the doctor successfully extracted the offending fish bone lodged within Celeste’s throat, the fragment now resting on a sterile tray.

“Why would such a sizable fish bone be left unattended? Neglecting such a hazard could imperil a person’s life.”

After a pause, Celeste’s glare bore into Millie.

“Eject her from here. Let her kneel at the gate, and she mustn’t rise without my consent. Marcus, should you intervene on her behalf this time, you shall forfeit any claim to being my son.”

Her teeth pressed into her lower lip, Millie voiced her defense. “Even though I anticipate disbelief, I must assert that I did not insert the fish bone. It was Bria.

While I ascended to retrieve my phone, she surreptitiously introduced the fish bone into the soup.”

done to deserve your vile accusation?” Bria’s protestation exuded

table-pound,

lend credence to your words? Exile

dragged away. Marcus cast her merely a fleeting glance before averting

heavens roared and precipitation intensified, raindrops saturated Millie’s form, permeating her to

shivers bore witness

Millie confronted

hands, Marcus’ silhouette materialized. Accompanied by a servant wielding an umbrella, he stood on the

like an emperor enshrined in nobility, and she, an impoverished

into the rain. The previous occurrence unfolded when Celeste imposed retribution for Millie’s action

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