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

in their places, granting passage to the retreating figures. A lingering ache of melancholy gripped Madison as her grasp on her son’s life

to leave when 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

fall for an ill-bred girl. For

and embarrassment rose

what was going through

went straight to her room. She sat on the sofa and started recalling what had happened earlier. Fiona was actually not as frail

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

to take care of her grandmother, but she also had

on the door. She opened it, revealing a woman in a business

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