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.”

It’s

words, Grandma eased

to pour water into the teacups, she glanced back at Marcus and gestured with a

a seat. Don’t just stand there, or Grandma will start feeling guilty again,” she

Marcus complied and sat down

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

an early age, she is hardworking 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.

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

sharing these stories, Marcus would see what a good girl Millie

was pointless. He had

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