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.

silencing him entirely. He had used the most

closed the door and pressed Millie against the

to refrain from acting without

Acting without notifying?

whereabouts, particularly if it’s a journey of some

By the time

a pang of trepidation gripped Millie as she

honey. I’ll exercise

Marcus didn’t reply, leaving Millie to wonder if her apology fell

you care for a tour of my room?” Millie

steadfast, his gaze tracing the contours of her delicate features-the elegantly arched nose, the tender curve of

apart

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