“Derek, please join us. There’s an abundance of food here, too much for just the two of us.”

Earlier in the day, Gemma informed Millie that Derek was the one who defended her against Rhea’s accusations. This gesture had earned him a favorable impression from Millie.

Derek found himself momentarily startled. Would he not simply be an unwanted addition if he shared a meal with Marcus and Millie?

“Apologies, Madam, but I just finished my meal and I’m quite full,” replied Derek.

“Please join us; you didn’t even touch your cutlery earlier. How could you possibly be full? Come, sit here,” persisted Millie.

Not only did she invite Derek to dine with them, she rose to her feet and courteously held out a chair, motioning for him to take a seat.

courtesy. He glanced warily at Marcus, who bore a stern and

instructed, lifting his eyelids.

shiver running down his

an eye, a large, golden chicken drumstick was added to the plate in front

chicken drumsticks,” Millie suggested, her face

taken aback

golden drumsticks was closest to him, and when Millie’s hand reached over to grab one, he thought she was serving him. But to his astonishment, she bypassed him and placed the drumstick directly

trying to irritate him by feeding

felt an anxious

with the chicken drumstick,

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