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.

Marcus materialized like a celestial force, silencing him

and pressed Millie against the wall,

you’re to refrain from acting without notifying me in

Acting without notifying?

beforehand of your whereabouts,

pleased. By the time he became aware, she

absence of jest, a pang of trepidation gripped Millie as

honey. I’ll exercise greater mindfulness moving

reply, leaving Millie to wonder if her apology fell short of

for a tour

tracing the contours of her delicate features-the elegantly arched nose, the tender curve of her lips. Involuntarily, he cleared his throat

apart intensified his

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