“Mother requested your immediate presence,” Laurel relayed.

From the outset, Laurel held no fondness for Millie, and witnessing Roland’s advances only intensified her sense of humiliation.

“I’LL return soon. Leave me to my business.” Roland’s voice erupted in an impatient yell.

Clamping her teeth together, Laurel directed a silent curse towards him within her thoughts. Millie had united with the wealthiest magnate of Preagend. How could she possibly align herself with him?

Millie’s resolute stride resumed its course.

“Millie, moderate your pace. Await my company,” Roland entreated.

footsteps. Millie, meanwhile, massaged the space between her brows, a

halted beside a single plank bridge. It marked a route back home-a familiar

to lead. Recent rains might have eroded the single plank bridge,” cautioned Roland as he

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cross the bridge first, seeking to

rendered speechless. Her brother, a true master

the stark contrast between Roland’s previous animosity and current

perceived a shallowness residing within

successful crossing, Roland waved

forth. The

the bridge, and Laurel followed suit. The prospect of a

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