"Get out!"

"Murray..."

"Didn't you hear me? I said get out!"

Millie bit her lip, shaking all over.

But there wasn't a trace of pity on Murray's face. "And don't you dare step foot in here again without my permission, got it?"

"Why?" Millie looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears. "This bedroom is supposed to be ours, isn't it? Why can't I come in?"

"Ours?" The smirk on his face was nearly cruel. "You think you're worthy?"

Millie swayed, nearly losing her balance.

Murray didn't move to catch her, watching with the detached amusement of a spectator. His mocking gaze seemed to say-keep acting, keep pretending.

"Get out!"

Millie turned and left, utterly defeated.

"Wait..." Murray stopped her.

Millie's eyes sparked with hope.

"Take your trash

left the master bedroom

Mr. Sherwood not eat again?" asked the

"No, he didn't want to eat. No matter how much I

You go ahead, we'll handle

Millie nodded, satisfied,

the moment she turned away,

the master bedroom, she swore to

go out. Instead, at nine o'clock, he had Sadie

the guest room next door.

than

Suddenly, her phone rang.

was her college

Millie swiped to answer-

"Hey, Yvette."

okay?" Yvette's voice was

it odd. Who calls just to ask if someone's okay out of the

course, I'm

couldn't reach you by phone. We

noticeable belly, spoke calmly,

it

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