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.”

fell upon Millie’s uniform,

she go

between Marcus’ eyebrows as he reached for a bank card and presented it to

“Take this,” he offered.

petite card loaded with enormous

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

dollars into this account. You can spend it on whatever you fancy and leave your job,” Marcus said with stern

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

you certain? If you don’t require money, then why are you waitressing? I can’t stand the thought of my wife catering to others,” Marcus said. A dark cloud formed over his

resonating in Marcus’ voice. His pride

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