“Grace, I apologize for troubling you so late. It must have disturbed your rest,” Millie said.

“Don’t mention it. Mrs. Thomas tossed you out, and Marcus didn’t intervene? He is your husband, after all.” Grace fumed.

Millie quickly shook her head. “Let’s not discuss him. He has a strong dislike for me.

I would be thankful if he doesn’t exacerbate the situation.”

After a brief pause, Millie added, “But to be frank, I don’t hold him in high regard either.”

“Ah, you’ve had a rough time, Millie.” Grace expressed her empathy, having listened to Millie’s litany of issues.

eager to turn the conversation around. “Let’s not dwell

recently secured a position at the prestigious

smiled upon me. I won a travel voucher in a local lottery. I wish I could take my mother

allowing you the chance to travel with your mom,” Millie generously

gratitude and discomfort. “Are

ahead, and don’t feel the need to hold back

gushed, filled with thankfulness and wrapped Millie in a

with an unrefined look on his

outside the restaurant. Two well-dressed men emerged from the vehicle, causing a stir as they entered the dining room. Their entrance piqued

those gentlemen are quite dashing,” remarked a

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