As dawn crept in, Millie woke, stretching her aching body.

Marcus stirred, wrapping his arms around her waist and murmuring, “You’re full of energy today.”

He then leaned her against him and kissed her gently.

After the kiss, Millie sprang up, saying, “You can sleep a bit longer if you’re tired. I need to get a lucky bracelet for Grace and a gift for Rylie’s baby at the temple.”

Marcus sat up as Millie prepared to leave, accompanying her to the temple.

They took the elevator downhill. As Millie and Marcus stepped in, Darin’s bodyguard wheeled Darin inside as well.

“Mr. Thomas,” Darin acknowledged with a nod. His face was etched with worry, his eyes bloodshot, and his lips tightly pressed together.

Barker, Miss Evans might be waiting for

a loud noise the previous night and seeing Rhea’s hasty exit, the bodyguard sensed Darin’s distress this morning was

Darin’s face tightened.

speak of that woman

hesitated

realization: Rhea must have left during the night. Remembering Rhea’s words from the day before, she

my face

She resolved not to fret about it further. If Shera were still alive, nothing

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its rapid descent. Marcus’ eyes dropped,

elevator doors slid open, Marcus gently guided Millie out, and they climbed into a car, bound

feeling a touch of boredom, retrieved the bracelet and gift from her bag, inspecting

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