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 contorted by

twitched slightly. The sight of this woman, vehemently arguing with an

she seemed more refined whenever

resolve wavered. He eased the pressure on her shoulder and

decided to speak up. Have you decided to abandon your

hurting me! Of course, I’m going to

the swath of fabric encircling Millie’s head. It was something he had noted

none of your concern. Please spare yourself the embarrassment of meddling. Even if I were in excruciating pain, I wouldn’t accept a penny from you for medication.” Millie lifted her chin, dismissing Marcus

Let me check if you’ve been bitten by

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

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