“It’s daytime, and the weather is lovely. If you have nothing better to do, why not go for a walk?”

Relieved to see them separate, Celeste made her way into the hall.

Marcus, however, reached for Millie’s hand and led her to the Living room to greet his mother.

“Why are you here?” Marcus asked, noticing Celeste’s scrutiny of their joined hands and her visible annoyance.

“I’m here for a reason,” Celeste replied, taking a seat. Her face twisted into a frown as she observed the couple’s closeness.

“Millie, go make me a cup of tea.”

Millie nodded and motioned for Marcus to release her hand. He did so, reluctantly, and she hurried to the kitchen.

on?” Marcus inquired,

Celeste’s voice softened.

injury? Are

“I’m fine.”

Celeste. As a mother, she cared deeply for

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dismissed Rhea’s tears as insincere

not used Darin to hurt Millie, he

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