Her sole son-she couldn’t permit any misfortune to befall him.

In the early hours, a call from Marcus’ father reached Celeste. He implored her to take exceptional care of her son in the days ahead.

Before she could pose further inquiries, the line went dead. Disquiet coursed through Celeste’s veins.

“Millie, should anything transpire with Marcus, rest assured, you shall not evade the consequences,” Celeste declared, her words a parting warning laden with ominous weight.

Celeste clenched her teeth in a storm of loathing, while Millie rose composedly from her seat.

“I believe I’ve expressed what I needed to. I’ll return to my work now.”

clunk of a cup landing on the table reached

Millie continued on

she collided with someone, instinctively

“I apologize.”

front of her held a glimmer of familiarity. Millie lifted her

head bowed?” She found herself

guard, Millie

him stood Derek, holding a file folder—a

fleeting pause ensued as Millie’s

back

“Millie.”

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