Chapter: 26

It was not until then that Marcus realized his grandmother’s birthday was coming up and that everyone in the family was expected to be at her party.

After resting for a while, he headed to the bedroom on the second floor. When he pushed the door open, he was greeted by total darkness.

With a flick of his wrist, he switched on the light.

The enormous gray bed had a bulge in the middle, indicating that someone was lying on it.

As Marcus walked up to the bed, he could hear Millie’s soft breathing. The woman. had fallen asleep, finally content after the satisfying meal she’d had.

not know that, though, and he could not help but wonder if she had really gone all day without

to believe that a

not have left if he had not

pajamas were loose, so it was hard to determine if her stomach was full

her stomach when Millie suddenly swatted it away and grumbled,

and discovered a red mark on the back of his

to be asleep? It was impossible for her

the comforter, wrapped herself in it, and resumed her sleep, giving no indication that she was faking

was just babbling in her sleep. Why did she sound like she was cursing

her stomach, but it appeared to be flat. With a stern expression on his face,

“Did she eat today?”

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