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

did she

formed between Marcus’ eyebrows as he reached

“Take this,” he offered.

the petite card loaded with enormous

Millie examined the card. This situation seemed oddly

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

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

can’t stand the thought of my wife

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

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