“Blood spilled, bonds were severed, and the family was sundered.”

These words, sharp as thorns, found purchase within her consciousness. The raw truth unfurled, leaving Millie reeling.

Celeste consulted a fortune-teller who predicted an unfavorable outcome for Millie and Marcus based on their birthdates. The forecast indicated a difficult relationship and a miserable ending for them.

Millie’s lips pressed into a taut line, recognizing the weight of superstition that often gripped the wealthy.

“Is your desire then to orchestrate our separation? To pave the way for our divorce.”

With determination, Millie folded the paper, her words clear and unambiguous.

of irony, as Celeste hadn’t expected

my only offspring. My yearning is for

brow furrowed as she stood in

card

the card and Celeste’s sneering face, and

your place. You don’t even deserve half of what

began to tremble as she held out the

disdain for Millie deepened, convinced that Millie must be holding out for more

What a greedy woman!

“Whether I’m worth it or

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