Leon quickly said, “I’ll get some ice for you.” He then retrieved some ice cubes from the fridge and wrapped them in a piece of cloth.

Fiona raised the ice pack on her cheek before stating, “Your mother doesn’t seem to like me very much. I should go.”

Leon reassured, “Don’t be scared. I’m here with you.”

He had been looking for her all his life. There was no way he would let her go now.

Later that day, Millie made another trip to the hospital. When she returned home, the lights in the bedroom were off. It seemed that Marcus had not come back yet.

She checked the time and noted that he should be home soon.

wait for him outside. She paced back and forth under the streetlight to kill time, casting a long shadow behind her as

halted when she

not too far away, was examining her from head to

are

out of Fiona’s room.

“I’m waiting for

a brow. “You’re

grudgingly nodded, not really wanting to

causing Millie to avert

and Fiona were getting along well. He had completely disregarded Millie’s

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