“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.

astonished and flattered by the unexpected courtesy. He glanced warily at Marcus, who bore a stern and rigid look on

a seat,” Marcus instructed, lifting his eyelids. His face grew increasingly

sat down, a shiver running down his spine, immobilizing him

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

some chicken drumsticks,” Millie suggested,

taken aback by

drumsticks was closest to him, and when Millie’s hand reached over to grab one, he thought she was

by feeding

an anxious flutter in his

out with the chicken drumstick, questioning if Millie

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