You were born strong.”

The mention of the girl made Marcus’ eyes darken.

As if on cue, his phone rang. It was Millie.

“I’ve sent grandma back to her hometown. I’m on my way home now,” she informed him.

Why hadn’t Millie informed him earlier that she planned to return to her hometown? He would have liked the opportunity to send her.

“Why didn’t you tell me in advance?”

“I meant to tell you this morning, but you left for the company early. I didn’t have the time,” Millie replied, her voice tinged with regret.

Marcus rose

careful. I’ll send someone to pick you

Bruce’s car all the way,” Millie answered,

had expressly warned Millie to stay away from Bruce, but she

Millie would be Jonah’s trump card, and if Jonah were to leverage her against Marcus, he would

reigned on the other end of the line, and Millie’s

we came out of the hospital,

the car on the side of the road and turned to Millie, his voice laced with curiosity, “Is that Marcus calling? I have something to tell

phone, Bruce stepped out of the car and walked a short

do you want?” Marcus demanded, his voice sharp with

happen to Millie while she’s with

happens to Millie, you’ll pay dearly,” Marcus warned, his

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