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.”

upon Millie’s uniform, which hugged her

she go

crease formed between Marcus’ eyebrows as he reached for

“Take this,” he offered.

took the petite card loaded with

Millie examined the card. This situation

this account. You can spend it on whatever you fancy and leave your

accept this card; I don’t need it,” Millie

I can’t stand the thought of my

distaste resonating in Marcus’ voice. His pride was evidently wounded because she was working as a

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