It was often opined that women harbored vindictiveness, yet men could be more ruthless when genuinely resolute.

Along the riverside, the zephyrs caressed Millie’s form as she settled onto a bench, gazing pensively at the broad expanse of the river.

“Is something troubling you?”

Marcus trailed her closely.

“What debt do you owe to the Evans family?” Millie pivoted to face Marcus.

Unforeseen by Millie, Marcus’ return had precipitated Rhea’s imminent predicament. Rhea must be incensed. It was improbable that she would welcome the prospect of marrying another.

inquisitive about

temple. Most people knew merely of the dire car accident that nearly claimed the young Thomas heir’s life, remaining unaware of the fatality that occurred

Were it not for Shera’s presence in the car, her life wouldn’t have

Millie offered, sensing Marcus’ aversion to revisiting that Seating himself beside her,

he recounted the entire

speechless once he concluded. She hadn’t been privy to the existence of Rhea’s elder sister,

Millie conjectured from Marcus’ account that Rhea’s sister had likely harbored

elusive; his impassive recounting provided no insight into his

such ruminations. Shera’s demise

the culprit behind

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255