His arm was injured. That was the only thought Millie could grasp.

“When were you injured? Have you not healed at all from the previous wound?”

Millie’s mind kept drifting to the injury on Marcus’ arm. He had insisted that it was nothing serious. Though she harbored doubts, she had chosen to trust him.

As Millie’s hands reached to unfasten his coat and examine the wound, Marcus seized her hand with an anxious look.

“Millie, I’m fine. Let’s go back first. I’m worried you’ll catch a cold,” he pleaded.

“No, I need to see your wound.” Millie’s voice quivered with fear and apprehension.

Marcus’ face fell. It was impossible to conceal his secret any longer.

up the misunderstanding, then it was worth

to you. The wound on my

it’s not healed, why would you hide it

healthy. Now, she wondered if his recent fever during his trip to the countryside had been caused

him smoking alone on the balcony, she realized it

Angela’s Library

thoughts filled Millie

the truth because he didn’t regard her as

stunned expression crossed Marcus’ face, his hand frozen

that; he hadn’t

above all else, he knew he couldn’t

Marcus pulled Millie close, embracing

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