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.

as Hans derided her, Marcus materialized like a celestial force, silencing him entirely. He had used the most

the door and pressed Millie against the wall, his tone

from

Acting without notifying?

apprise me beforehand of your whereabouts, particularly

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

Marcus’ absence of jest, a pang of trepidation gripped

honey. I’ll exercise greater mindfulness

to wonder if

for a tour of my room?” Millie

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

day apart intensified his longing

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