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.”

poorly timed. Celeste hadn’t yet secured

Millie away without allowing Marcus to become aware of her plans. Any

determined to make sure that Millie would leave on

before I return,” Marcus

fell on the silent Millie, and he sensed that something was

here?

nearly healed. There’s no need

Celeste said, her

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

impatience as he said, “It’s

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