“No, no, no. I’m okay, Madam. I’ll serve myself. You should serve… Madam, why…

Why the sudden concern for me?”

Derek was too afraid to voice that she should serve Mr. Thomas.

But if he didn’t clear the air today, he suspected he might be in deep trouble.

“I wanted to express my gratitude. Gemma informed me this morning that you defended me in front of Mrs. Thomas, validating that Rhea was indeed the first to throw a stone at me. Your observant nature is commendable. I thought no one saw it and that I’d be blamed. Thankfully, you were present,” said Millie earnestly.

As soon as Millie ended her sentence, she noticed a subtle change in Marcus’ handsome face. His icy expression suggested she had misspoken.

uncomfortable, Millie touched her petite and elegant nose. She

the situation better, was eager to

be frank, this credit isn’t mine at all; it’s Mr.

your meal,” Marcus interrupted

I didn’t actually see Rhea throw the

dropped the drumstick she was devouring and

cut him

the fork in his strong hand, tapping the ceramic

your bounds and

as meek as a lamb. The man with the tattoo

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