Millie subtly bit her lower lip before retorting, “I don’t concern myself with anyone but my grandma.”

“You stubborn girl.” Grandma turned to Marcus again. “You must understand that Millie has a natural inclination for caring others. She has a kind soul. She’s just adjusting to her new environment with the Thomas family, and it’s not yet evident.

“Grandma,” Millie interjected, signaling her grandmother to refrain from further selling her virtues, as it was futile.

“All right, fine. I won’t sing your praises anymore. Every time I do, you seem to become uncomfortable.”

Millie prepared a cup of tea and gently offered it to Marcus. However, as he took the cup, his hand warmly enveloped her delicate one.

Startled, Millie perceived this overtly bold man’s daytime audacity in her grandmother’s hospital room.

to pull away, but to

heartbeat racing, “What

you embarrassed?” Marcus quirked

just attractive; it

discreetly coughed and promptly used her body as a

man’s problem? Why did he choose to tease her in front

next to him. Don’t loiter

Grandma offered her advice.

how

a vegetable vendor

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