“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

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

Allow me to lead. Recent rains might have eroded the single

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he volunteered to cross the

true master of flattery, had

Roland’s previous animosity

shallowness residing within

successful crossing, Roland waved Millie over, extending

come forth. The passage

bridge, and Laurel followed suit. The prospect of a leisurely walk

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