“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.

and elegant nose. She couldn’t

understanding the situation better, was eager

be frank, this credit isn’t mine

meal,” Marcus interrupted

throw the stone at you. It

the drumstick she was devouring and stood

did you cut him off?

the fork in his strong hand, tapping

don’t overstep your bounds and

as meek as a lamb. The man with the tattoo insulted me continually, and as my supposed husband, you didn’t utter a single word. You only put on a show in

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