Undeterred by her appearance resembling that of a monster, he exhibited no aversion. The reflection of


    her disfigured visage even kindled her own self-revulsion.


    Could she bring herself to ept his hand?


    With a trembling hand, she made contact with Leon’s, and he gently assisted her to her feet.


    A disbelieving sigh escaped from someone nearby.


    The enigmay before them-how could a man of such charm extend aid to @ woman who bore the


    hideous scars?


    A frown creased Leon’s brow, his gaze taking on a deeper shade of intensity.


    “How did youe to bear this affliction?”


    “To


    Fiona’s words hesitated as she caught the menacing gaze from Lois.


    Fiona swiftly retreated into the crowd, disappearing amidst the sea of people.


    Leon embarked on a pursuit, propelled by a mixture of intrigue andpassion. Lois, her heels a


    fragile testament to her haste, mirrored his strides. Yet her progress met a sudden halt as an unkind


    twist of fate imed her ankle.


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    “Leon, do not Leave me in solitude.”


    And Leon, his footsteps stilled by the echo of her entreaty, swiveled to extend his aid. Lois, ensconced


    within his embrace, watched as Fiona’s form dwindled into the distance, consumed by thebyrinthine


    embrace of the crowd.


    Silent contemtion reigned within Millie’s gaze. The disfigured visage of Fiona ignited a firestorm of


    musings. The scars must have been caused by someone else.


    Meanwhile, Marcus stood poised on the brink of a leisurely stroll with Millie.


    The beckoning of the present was interrupted by a call from Derek, the tendrils of obligation pulling


    Marcus toward his professional domain.


    “Thepany demands my presence. Allow me to escort you home before attending to my duties.”


    As the phone call concluded, Millie’s gaze remained fixed upon him, curiosity and intrigue intertwined


    within her expression.


    “Feel free to proceed directly to thepany. I shall partake in a solitary stroll.”


    Marcus nodded his assent and steered the vehicle toward his destination.


    Amidst the urbanndscape, Millie ventured into the path taken by Fiona, who had sought refuge in the


    cold alley’s embrace. Fiona’s solitary figure huddled in a corner, a depiction of profound istion


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