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, which hugged her

did she go

formed between Marcus’ eyebrows as he reached for a bank card

“Take this,” he offered.

took the petite card loaded with

the card. This situation seemed

account. You can spend it on whatever you

accept this card; I don’t need it,” Millie responded resolutely upon hearing

why are you waitressing? I can’t stand the thought of my wife catering to others,” Marcus said. A dark

detecting the distaste resonating in Marcus’ voice. His

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