“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.

waved off her own concerns, eager to turn the conversation around. “Let’s not dwell on my troubles. What’s new

secured a position at

a travel voucher in a local lottery. I wish I could take my mother on a much-needed vacation, but unfortunately, I can’t seem to get leave from work, and no one’s available to cover

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

discomfort. “Are you sure? The

ahead, and don’t feel

Grace gushed, filled with thankfulness and

next to Millie at the table was a man with an unrefined look on

a stir

are quite

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