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.”

to go to any trouble. It’s my pleasure to visit

Grandma eased back onto her

teacups, she glanced back at Marcus and gestured

Don’t just stand there, or Grandma will start

frown, Marcus complied

integrity. She had always feared Millie falling

and 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 old

and felt the urge to interject. Why was her grandma sharing all these intimate details with

that by sharing these stories, Marcus would see what a good

it was pointless. He had already labeled

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