There was a long, momentous silence as Fiona weighed Giovanni’s words, uncertain if she could believe him.

“Why meet tomorrow, though? You know it’s risky for us to be seen together.”

“I’m leaving Preagend soon. I can’t go without seeing you one last time. I need to say goodbye.”

Fiona was quick to dodge the request. “Leon will be with me all day tomorrow. I can’t possibly get away.”

“If you refuse, I’ll visit you in the hospital tomorrow,” said Giovanni.

“Are you threatening me?” Fiona countered.

when Marcus returned home, he found Millie asleep on the sofa,

she awoke with a start, hand flying to her mouth. Upon seeing Marcus, relief flooded her face. She hadn’t even realized she had drifted off

her like this warmed

in the bedroom instead?” he asked,

departing earlier, he had instructed her to sleep well,

thought I’d sit in the living room for

you doing out so late?” she asked, her curiosity getting

“It’s very late.”

her, his lips thinning before he answered with surprising

you don’t have to worry. After tomorrow, Fiona will no longer pose

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