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No sooner had she returned and pulled out her sketch than a knock sounded at the door. Millie’s heart leaped as she jumped to her feet, her mind rushing to the thought that it might be Marcus, which filled her with excitement.

When she opened the door, however, she found Leon there, one hand casually resting in his pocket.

Leon could see the shock in her eyes.

“Do you hate seeing me that much?” he inquired, his voice tinged with curiosity.

He had just left Fiona’s room, telling her he had something to attend to. Yet, as he walked toward the stairs, he found himself looking back at Millie’s door. The faint light visible through the narrow gap in the frame drew him, and he found himself knocking.

The memory of Millie’s angry expression that momning lingered in his mind.

displayed indifference, her memory of Leon pinching

“What’s the matter?”

news of Marcus’ injury and found

inside and talk. Remember, I once operated on

to the injured

animosity towards Leon, prompting her

home. Why didn’t you

and orderly

Millie pursed her lips.

away on a business trip.