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.”

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

words, Grandma eased back onto her

to pour water into the teacups, she glanced back at

a seat. Don’t just stand there, or Grandma

a slight frown, Marcus complied and sat down

Grandma had been scrutinizing Marcus intently. She was fond of his apparent integrity. She had always feared

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

the urge to interject. Why was her grandma sharing all these

must be hoping that by sharing these stories, Marcus would see what a

had

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