Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter: 196

Millie pivoted her gaze towards the distant landscape, cupping her cheeks in contemplation.

Marcus’ patience was wearing thin, and he realized that Millie’s fiery temperament was in part a product of his own tolerance.

With a firm grip, he held Millie’s shoulder and hoisted her up, his voice laden with reproach. “Why the tantrum? Remember, you kicked someone into the lake! Do you really think it wouldn’t have any consequences?”

The vice-like grip on her shoulder felt painful. Were his hands crafted from iron?

Caught on the back foot, Millie felt compelled to protest, her glossy dark eyes radiating frustration. “I don’t owe you an explanation. | didn’t invite you here. I let Derek know that I wasn’t hungry, so I planned to skip lunch. What are you still doing here? Your high and mighty talk seems to be just a cover to torment me until my shoulders crumble.”

was

of this woman, vehemently arguing with an air of haughty defiance, was far from what one would

refined whenever she

upon witnessing Millie’s discomfort, his resolve wavered. He eased the pressure on her shoulder and the corners

to speak up. Have you decided to abandon your

Of course, I’m going to talk. I’m not an idiot,” she

encircling Millie’s head. It was something he had noted initially but hadn’t

were in excruciating pain, I wouldn’t accept a penny from you for medication.” Millie lifted her chin, dismissing Marcus with a

You look like a mess. Let me check if you’ve been bitten by ants. You’re overreacting,

imposing figure leaned forward, his arm assertively drawing Millie against his sturdy chest. Cradling her neck, he held her head steady while he worked to untie the

her head was in poor taste. She had torn it from a hand-basket meant to protect