Marcus’ tone shifted from a light snicker to serious concern. He still worried about Millie being with Bruce.

Understanding Marcus’ fear, Millie replied solemnly, “I’ll protect myself.”

She thought Marcus was about to hang up, but he spoke softly.

“Always remember that I’d rather suffer ten times the pain myself than see you hurt. You’re my woman, and I want to care for you forever.”

Millie recognized the difficulty for the prideful Marcus to utter those words.

Finding herself at a loss, Millie took a deep breath and reassured him in a relaxed tone, “I’m fine. Trust me; I won’t go down easily.”

Having faced many intrigues and tricks, she felt blessed by fortune.

This little woman was sometimes too

well and come home soon,”

Millie’s voice grew anxious, “Honey,

the line

surprise to

down the phone, Millie’s face reddened. She gazed at the ceiling and blinked her long eyelashes, feeling a blush of shame at her

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over, she imagined Marcus

find her working on a blueprint at

you still working on the design? Don’t you care about your

in Nancy’s eyes as she replied determinedly,

the Fairclough family, she knew perfection

pained to see her friend in such a

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