“Millie, we’ve been searching for you. Marcus has come to take you home. Let’s go.”

Millie was taken aback. She couldn’t fathom that Marcus had arrived to escort her.

“[ won’t go back. I’m staying with my friend tonight, and I have no plans to return.

I’m tired of enduring punishment every day. Plus, I don’t believe I did anything wrong. I was merely defending myself,” she clarified, well aware that Celeste’s punishment wouldn’t cease.

Bruce was taken aback by her declaration, yet he tried to persuade her gently.

“Millie, Marcus personally came to collect you. I’ve never seen him do this before.”

young master of the Thomas family, had never

face Bruce, Millie retorted, “It’s also the first time I’ve been ousted from my home. No matter how severe our disagreements, I’ve

Millie’s refusal, Bruce went back to Marcus and reported, “Millie is adamant. She won’t come

searching for her. After two long hours, I locate her in this shabby restaurant, only to be snubbed. Her lack of experience and social skills is quite evident,” Marcus

noticing Marcus’

moment, then

Marcus making the effort to pick

and shook

likely a punishment awaiting me.

chilling expression as he turned away, Millie shuddered. She felt that going back would be like diving

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