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?”

my

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

Millie walked past her, startling her. Her chest constricted when she remembered how she mocked Celeste before, claiming that Millie did not deserve Marcus because she did not come from a

no idea that Leon, too, would fall for an ill-bred girl. For her,

of irritation and embarrassment rose

what was going through

sat on the sofa and started recalling what had happened earlier. Fiona was

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

just been given. She needed to take care

designing when someone knocked on the

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