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.

Evans might be waiting for you at

and seeing Rhea’s hasty exit, the bodyguard sensed

Darin’s face tightened.

of

hesitated before answering,

Remembering Rhea’s words from the day before, she felt a pang of unease and glanced at

my face

bright note in the moment. She resolved not to fret about it further. If Shera were

Angela’s Library

continued its rapid descent. Marcus’ eyes dropped,

Marcus gently guided Millie out, and they climbed into a car, bound for the city

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

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