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, which hugged her figure

she

eyebrows as he reached for

“Take this,” he offered.

the petite card loaded with enormous

the card. This situation seemed

account. You can spend it on whatever you

need it,” Millie responded resolutely

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

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

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