Celeste’s anger mounted. “Do you honestly think Marcus’ heart belongs entirely to you?”

Just then, Marcus’ commanding footsteps resonated through the room.

“Mom, why are you here?” he asked.

The room’s atmosphere shifted, growing chilly with Marcus’ imposing presence.

A twinge of guilt passed through Celeste. She hastily withdrew the card, hoping Marcus hadn’t seen it.

She deflected, saying, “You haven’t been home for so long. I came to see how you were.”

Celeste hadn’t yet secured Millie’s agreement to

Millie away without allowing Marcus to become aware of her

was determined to make sure that Millie would leave on

before I return,” Marcus assured

silent Millie, and he sensed that something was

you heal properly here? The air is polluted. You should

wound is nearly healed. There’s no need for

see your wound,” Celeste said, her voice laced with

injury.

was clouded with impatience as he said,

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