Millie quickly added, “He’s finished up his work and has come to visit you.”

“That’s wonderful!” Grandma exclaimed. The sight of the striking young man standing alongside her beautiful granddaughter seemed to her a perfect pairing.

“sit down, please. Let me pour you some tea.” The old woman’s voice was jubilant, and she even got out of bed to attend to Marcus.

“Grandma, don’t trouble yourself. I’ll take care of it.” Millie hurriedly stopped her grandmother.

“Just let me make a cup of tea for Mr. Thomas, Millie. I can’t do much else at the moment. If I were at home, I would have cooked you both a hearty meal.”

Millie was moved by this. “That’s alright. When you’re better, we can cook together and make a feast.”

need to go to any trouble. It’s my pleasure to visit you,” Marcus chimed

his words, Grandma eased back onto

moved to pour water into the teacups, she glanced back

stand there, or Grandma will start feeling

slight frown, Marcus complied and sat

fond of his apparent integrity. She had always feared Millie falling for a deceitful man, but Marcus had made a

has a heart of gold. She’s always been sensible, always willing to bear hardships without complaint, and has never caused me worry. She’s also diligent in her studies. I’m a simple woman, I’ve always earned my keep by growing and selling vegetables. Millie has never been embarrassed about it. She always helped me after school,” the

blushed and felt the urge to interject. Why was her

probably wouldn’t care about these things. Grandma must be hoping that by sharing these stories, Marcus would see what a good girl Millie was

pointless. He had already

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