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.

Is there a problem with that?” Millie’s heart fluttered. She had merely taken a walk. Why did he

inadvertently vexed

you ventured out alone? Are you well-acquainted with the area? Haven’t

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

my superior, and I’m not your underling,” Millie countered, irritation creeping into her voice. His demeanor made her feel as if she were beneath

he not express a shred of gratitude? She’d rescued him once, yet he failed to

alone? That

sharpened blade, threatening to slice through

this man wielded a formidable power, one capable of obliterating any obstacle. His scrutinizing stare never failed to send a chill

of Marcus’ invisible hold, yet it felt as though her feet were bound, preventing her from taking

her pale leg before fluttering away. Millie felt a