Louis’ fingers briefly massaged his temples in a contemplative gesture. “Thank you.

The practice of midday slumber is ingrained in me. Without this restful interlude, a drowsy haze might cloud my speech. The venue is now your domain.”

Louis’ departure left Millie and Marcus in a corridor bathed in silence, his face inscrutable.

Millie’s heart was an uncertain drum. Was his anger a storm born of Louis’ words?

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Marcus’ response was silence, a turned back, and retreating footsteps.

dancing in her mind. What had soured his mood? Had he not aided her with Fiona just that morning? Was that not a testament to

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now, his demeanor was as if she bore a debt of immeasurable

Millie sought an opening, trying to lighten his mood. “The pork was delectable. Didn’t you

a door and Millie following, only to be met by his

supposed to check the hall for

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had been to explore the venue, with

Marcus’ face drew her concern, compelling her to prioritize soothing his

seemed to intensify into a raging tempest as she

wrapped her arms

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