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Upon turning and discovering the deserted alley, the assistant’s confusion was palpable.

“Bizarre. Where did she go?”

Humphrey also scanned their surroundings, finding no conceivable hiding spots.

“Mr. Morgan, could she have leaped into the river? I thought I heard something plunge into the water,” the assistant conjectured.

Nancy’s brow furrowed as she advanced toward the riverbank. However, her steps faltered, causing her to nearly lose her balance as she neared the water’s edge.

“Be careful!” Acting swiftly, Humphrey managed to grasp her just in time.

“Damn it. The ground is incredibly slippery,” Nancy’s face blanched with fear, and another telltale skid mark marred the ground.

Squinting, she contemplated whether Millie had indeed plunged into the river due to her frantic sprint.

she didn’t jump into the river,

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over that wall,”

“Let alone her.”

jumping into the river is the most plausible scenario,” Humphrey

had departed, Millie could finally draw a

brought you here?” Millie inquired,

to a ripe apple. The situation had been perilous — had Harlan

move that had nearly cost Millie her life. Given her present predicament, if she were apprehended, the outcome would

quite the runner. Impressive physical prowess,”

Harlan regarded the breathless Millie with a smile, his arms

Millie’s movements and calculated that she had traversed

Had Harlan been jesting with her? The quirk of his lips

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so naturally, she

asked me why I was here earlier? Well, Marcus requested that I keep a discreet watch over you. He can’t be by your side constantly and he’s concerned for your safety,” Harlan added lazily, assuming a relaxed