With that, Fiona hurried to the bathroom to change.

Leon clenched his hand inside his pocket when a sharp ache shot through him. She claimed to have bought something, but she was empty-handed when she returned.

It was at this time that his assistant walked into the room.

“Here are the papers you asked for, sir.”

Putting the papers on the table, he whispered, “I’ve actually been here for a while now. When I arrived earlier, I realized that neither you nor Fiona were present. I asked the nurse, and she said that Fiona hurriedly left the hospital after you did.”

The assistant was just outside when Fiona was spouting lies, so he heard everything.

implying. He brought a hand to massage his eyelids, asking, “I take it you find her suspicious

upon hearing the words “as well.” Did

for

was about to leave when Leon spoke

and find out where she

evening settled in, Millie stood before the mirror, noticing her face felt stiff

lose the ability to laugh genuinely. Anxiety replaced her sense of ease. She knew

to face life bravely, with hope and confidence. She needed to believe in herself as someone capable of overcoming

face, she put on a bright smile that

Millie dialed Marcus’ number, who picked

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