Ignoring Madison’s invective, Leon knelt, extending his hand to assist Fiona to her feet.

“My apologies for my tardiness. You’ve borne undue suffering.”

His gaze turned towards Madison, his expression a tapestry of suppressed anger.

“Remove yourself from this scene.”

Madison winced under the intensity of his gaze, wounded by the cutting edge of his sharp eyes.

“Leon, I urge you to contemplate my intentions. Do not hold me accountable. What could possibly capture you in her?”

aware of my desires,

onlookers, too, remained in their places, granting passage to the retreating figures. A lingering

Her chest constricted when she remembered how she mocked Celeste before, claiming that Millie did not deserve

too, would fall for an ill-bred girl. For her, Fiona was an even worse

and embarrassment rose within

was going

and went straight to her room. She sat on the sofa and started recalling what

that she was making an effort to tolerate Madison’s criticism. Thankfully, Leon

just been given. She needed to take care

to start designing when someone knocked on the door.

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