With that enigmatic proclamation, Fiona relinquished her hold on Millie, allowing herself to tumble down the steps.

“Fiona.” Leon bore witness to the spectacle and promptly emerged from the car.

Millie was momentarily caught off guard.

“Fiona.” Leon hurried over, helping Fiona to her feet.

Fiona winced in pain, her gaze partially veiled. “It hurts, Millie… She pushed me.”

Millie stood rooted. She had not shoved Fiona; Fiona had purposefully orchestrated her own fall.

penetrating stare swiveled towards Millie, its intensity piercing her to the core. A pang of anguish surged through her at that gaze. Fiona had triumphed; for

underestimated the lengths to which a woman would go to fulfil

rush you to the hospital

Fiona in the car, Leon redirected

you’re merciless.

didn’t exert force on her. Her fall was

heed, pivoting swiftly and driving away. The trail of dust raised by the departing car

to the hospital for treatment, with Leon remaining

aide handled the administrative formalities and eventually

all the paperwork has

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