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.

acquaint himself with its touch, before promptly departing. However, little did he anticipate that he would find himself

knew that he slept in her bed last night, she

he had an uncanny feeling that if Millie were to discover his nocturnal intrusion, her reaction would not mirror the delight of a woman who had

of bread and chewed, she allowed her palm to prop up her cheek,

wondering who that man last night was.

she retired for the night and surreptitiously shot him

he had unlatched the window

engrossed in dissecting his steak, the profile of his face radiating authority. No

was so

Derek, who stood diligently by her side, and

Thomas, you seem under the weather. Shall I escort you to the