Millie took her grandmother’s hand and gently slipped on the bracelet. As the bracelet adorned Grandma’s wrist, Millie’s heart swelled with emotion.

She sat with her grandmother a while longer. Once Grandma fell asleep, Millie quietly left.

After stepping out a few paces, Millie noticed the silhouette of Marcus. She rubbed her eyes, thinking she had mistaken him, but confirmed it was indeed Marcus upon a closer look.

Millie caught up with him and inquired, “You’re still here?”

Marcus glanced at the Director’s office adjacent to him.

“Yes, Iran into an acquaintance and had a chat with him.”

Millie’s uniform,

did she

as he reached for a bank card

“Take this,” he offered.

Millie took the petite card

a puzzled expression, Millie examined the card. This situation seemed

into this account. You can spend it on whatever

I don’t need it,” Millie responded resolutely upon

you certain? If you don’t require money, then why are you waitressing? I can’t stand the thought of my

resonating in Marcus’ voice. His pride was evidently wounded because she

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