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.”

was poorly timed. Celeste hadn’t yet secured Millie’s agreement

Millie away without allowing Marcus to become aware of

sure that Millie would leave on

won’t be long before

fell on the silent Millie,

were severely injured before. How can you heal properly here? The air

healed. There’s no need

your wound,” Celeste said, her voice

discovered Marcus’ injury. Now, to hear Marcus claim it was healed seemed strange

face was clouded with impatience as he said, “It’s true, Mother. I think you should head

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