“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.

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

of walking, Millie halted beside a single plank bridge. It marked a route back home-a

rains might have eroded the

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he volunteered to cross the

brother, a true master of flattery, had Left her

stark contrast between Roland’s previous animosity and current admiration irking her. Superficial,

a shallowness

successful crossing, Roland

forth. The

stepped onto the bridge, and Laurel followed suit. The prospect of a leisurely walk outdoors proved more appealing than staying

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