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.

phone, Marcus rose and moved towards

careful. I’ll send someone to pick

car all the way,” Millie answered, causing Marcus’

had expressly warned Millie to stay away from

was no mere coincidence. Millie would be Jonah’s trump card, and if Jonah were to leverage her against Marcus, he

on the other end of the line, and

we came out of the hospital, we happened to

his voice laced with curiosity, “Is that

of the car and

demanded, his voice sharp with

too tense. I assure you, nothing will happen to Millie while she’s with me,”

Millie, you’ll pay dearly,” Marcus

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