Chapter: 141

Millie’s physical strength waned, unable to sustain the burden of Marcus any longer, while their pursuers remained only a comer away from catching up.

“Disregard me, and make your escape swiftly,” Marcus anxiously urged.

His uncle, Brock Thomas, possessed a cunning and treacherous nature, someone who wouldn’t hesitate to inflict harm upon even his own nephew. If Millie were captured, she could potentially become a pawn, threatening Marcus and subjecting her to unspeakable torture.

And now, there was only one thought dominating Marcus’ mind—never would he allow anyone to bring harm upon Millie.

Millie swiftly surveyed their surroundings and guided Marcus to conceal themselves in the stairwell.

not reach your ears?” Marcus, leaning

the last vestiges of strength within his weary body, for he was tightly ensnared by the clutches of the

she was not naive and recognized that he feared for her safety,

footsteps weighed heavily on the hearts of the two,

in a husky voice. “Millie, could it be that you’ve fallen in love with me? Your reluctance

Flirtation filled Marcus’ eyes.

herself, not uttering a word. Then, with nimble movements,

actions caused Marcus’

you doing?”

means of rescue,” Millie replied resolutely. She retrieved a baseball cap from a nearby trash bin

“No!” Marcus demanded.

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