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.”

gaze fell upon Millie’s uniform, which

did she go

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

“Take this,” he offered.

took the petite card loaded with enormous

a puzzled expression, Millie examined the card.

I’ll transfer a million dollars into this account. You can spend it on whatever you fancy and leave your job,” Marcus

I don’t need

can’t stand the thought of

Marcus’ voice. His pride was evidently wounded because she

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