Marcus felt grateful that he’d arrived just in time to intervene.

At the sound of Millie’s voice, Marcus’ steadfast profile subtly shifted, his eyes softening.

“I wanted to surprise you,” he explained.

In response, Millie instinctively lifted the corners of her lips. She recognized that his schedule was typically demanding, making his presence here a genuine effort.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

At times, Millie couldn’t shake the sense that everything unfolded with uncanny synchronicity. During their previous encounter at Snow Mountain Villa, Laurel ridiculed her with acerbic remarks. Laurel’s mockery stemmed from Humphrey’s lavish gift to Nancy-a precious bracelet. The barbs insinuated that Marcus didn’t hold the same affection for Millie.

Yet, by a twist of fate, Marcus had bestowed upon Millie an invaluable hairpin.

like a celestial force, silencing him entirely. He had used the most

the door and pressed Millie against

henceforth, you’re to refrain from acting without notifying me in

Acting without notifying?

your whereabouts, particularly if

often prompted her to venture wherever she pleased. By the time he

a pang of trepidation gripped Millie as

honey. I’ll exercise greater

leaving Millie to wonder if her apology fell short of

you care for a tour of my

her delicate features-the elegantly arched nose, the tender curve of

mere day apart intensified his longing for

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