Millie cast her gaze down, torn between the two. Their relationship seemed to be growing more strained.

Marcus exuded an icy and aloof demeanor, while Bruce ventured forth with cautious steps.

“Starting now, it would be wise for you to maintain a certain distance from him as well.” The resonance of Marcus’ words lingered within Millie’s thoughts.

At the time, she hadn’t paid much heed to it, not delving into its meaning.

Yet now, it seemed Marcus had been quite serious.

“Marcus, I bought this wine specially for you.”

an unyielding gesture. Despite the faint flush of embarrassment

frigidity etched itself onto Marcus’ lips as he turned

it and indulge yourself; I’m well-stocked with

pressed her lips together. Bruce appeared weighed down by something beneath

abashed. He cast a sidelong glance at Millie,

case, I’ll

Angela’s Library

of desolation, Bruce turned on his heel and departed. Marcus watched

his reverie,

move inside,” he

“Sure.”

deeper. If

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