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.

materialized like a celestial force, silencing

the door and pressed Millie against the wall, his

refrain from

Acting without notifying?

must apprise me beforehand of your whereabouts,

independence often prompted her to venture wherever she pleased. By the time he became aware, she was already on her

of jest, a pang of trepidation gripped Millie as

course, honey. I’ll exercise greater mindfulness

Marcus didn’t reply, leaving Millie to wonder

you care for a tour

nose, the tender curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his throat and leaned in, capturing her lips in a passionate

a mere day apart intensified his longing for

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