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?”

well aware of my desires, independent

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

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

for an ill-bred girl. For her, Fiona was an even worse option than

and embarrassment

was going through

sofa and started recalling what had happened earlier. Fiona

was clear that she was

given. She needed to take care of her grandmother, but

was about to start designing when someone knocked on the door.

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