Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter: 176

Startled by the unexpected voice, Millie reacted with a slight shiver. The stern and cold voice interrupting the quiet night felt utterly startling. Her legs even shivered from the fright.

Turning toward the voice, she noticed Marcus seated imperially not too far away.

“Why are you still up?” Millie asked. “I went for a casual walk around the neighborhood,” she added.

Marcus held a scrutinizing stance, his gaze lingering on Millie’s luminescent legs.

He wondered if he was spellbound or something. Of all the attractive women he had encountered, none had ever ensnared his attention in such a way. But Millie, she had a bewitching allure.

taking in the night view. Is there a problem with that?” Millie’s heart fluttered. She had merely taken a walk. Why did he sound

inadvertently

Are you well-acquainted with the area?

alone. I had company. But when you talk to me,

countered, irritation creeping into her voice. His demeanor made her feel as

shred of gratitude? She’d rescued him once, yet he failed to show a sliver of warmth.

alone?

penetrating gaze felt akin to a sharpened blade, threatening

that this man wielded a formidable power, one capable

Marcus’ invisible hold, yet it felt as though her feet

sound signaled the arrival of a mosquito, which took a bite from her pale leg before fluttering away. Millie felt a