Chapter 456


    The physical activity lent an invigorating glow to her, rekindling her sense of well-being.


    Even as they departed, the snowfall persisted, a ceaseless flurry enfolding their departure.


    Observing Millie gazing wistfully out of the window, Marcus inquired, “Do you find this ce to your liking?”


    “The scenery here is breathtaking,” she responded, her voice carrying an undertone of admiration.


    This marked her maiden sojourn to a snowyndscape of such extended duration.


    What was more, the snow at Snow Mountain Vi possessed an ethereal quality that etched its beauty into her memory.


    Marcus took out his phone, navigating through the images captured by Derek.


    Among them was a photograph of him strolling through the snow with Millie cradled in his arms.


    Initially hesitant, Derek contemted deleting the candidly captured snapshot, fearing Marcus’ reproach. Derek’s familiarity with


    Marcus informed him of his aversion to being captured in candid moments.


    Despite the impulse to erase this photographic gem, Derek garnered the courage to unveil it before Marcus. surprisingly, Marcus


    withheld his censure, allowing a weighty silence to linger before eventually beseeching Derek to share the image.


    As their vehicle traversed their vi’s entrance, Gemma dashed forward to greet them.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    “Mrs. Thomas, you''ve returned atst. Isn’t Snow Mountain Vi a spectacle to behold?”


    Millie nodded, though a trace of ruefulness lingered. She should have taken Gemma to the voyage.


    “Indeed, its splendor is unmatched. Moreover, these local delicacies are yours to savor.”


    She mused that future trips would surely include the inquisitive Gemma as herpanion.


    Millie retrieved a box of wild mushrooms from the car’s interior, offering them to Gemma. Another box was offered to Ethan, who


    was upied inspecting the vehicle.


    “Ethan, this is a token from Snow Mountain Vi, a taste of its distinctiveness.”


    Expressing gratitude, Ethan epted the offering with surprise. He hadn’t anticipated such a gesture from Millie, and her


    kindness struck a chord within him.


    Stirred by themotion outdoors, Celeste emerged from the threshold, her presencemanding attention.


    Asubtle roll of her eyes was directed Millie’s way, a testament to Celeste’s belief that her son was undeniably enchanted by


    Millie. Their joint visit to Snow Mountain Vi for business negotiations only amplified this conviction.


    Frustration marked Celeste’s tone as she addressed Ethan, instructing him, “Prepare the car promptly.”


    “Where shall you be headed, Mrs. Thomas?” Ethan inquired about Millie’s destination.