Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter: 187

Once seated, though tardy, Millie found her appetite missing. An unbearable weight clung to her heart.

Apart from Marcus, the others at the table were the company’s brass, the power holders. As Millie occupied her seat, their expressions morphed into inquisitive masks.

Marcus, unfazed, picked up his milk glass, leaned back leisurely, and cast a sideways glance at Millie.

He remembered how he had slipped back into his room at the crack of dawn, guilt gnawing at his conscience as he stole a glance at Millie’s flushed, peaceful countenance in slumber.

His initial intention was merely to find solace in Millie’s bed, troubled by sleepless nights. But seeing her sleep so peacefully, his heart faltered, succumbing to the temptation of staying longer.

departing. However, little did he anticipate

knew that he slept in her bed last night, she

discover his nocturnal intrusion, her reaction would not mirror the delight of a woman who

forked a piece of bread and chewed, she allowed her palm to prop up her cheek, her mind lost in

that man

she retired for the night and surreptitiously shot him a

had unlatched the window in the

his steak, the profile of his face radiating

gaze as he casually lifted his eyes; the timing was so precise they almost locked

her side, and interrogate him about Marcus’ whereabouts last

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