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 plans.

sure that Millie would

won’t be long before I

silent Millie, and he sensed that something

you heal properly here? The air

nearly healed. There’s no need for

me see your wound,” Celeste said,

previous day that Rhea had discovered Marcus’ injury. Now, to hear Marcus claim

he said, “It’s

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