Derek looked over his shoulder to ensure Marcus was out of earshot. He could tell Marcus was genuinely upset this time.

There seemed to be something Marcus felt for Millie, yet she gave him nothing in return.

With a determined look, Derek turned his attention to Millie. “Madame, are you enjoying your porridge?” he asked.

Millie paused for a moment. Did Derek want some too?

“It’s good. Would you like a bowl? I can get you one,” she said.

She remembered Derek helping her out once. It felt right to return the favor and get him some porridge.

it’s not that. I have

earnest expression on Derek’s face, Millie was taken

“Go ahead, Derek.”

I didn’t see Rhea throw that

revelation took Millie

did you say it then? Did you help me because you thought I’m a good person?” she

told me to say it. He must’ve seen something. If you

Marcus was

he have

he noticed the injury on her head in the orchard and asked if it was Rhea’s doing, did he know

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