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 hugged her

she

he reached for

“Take this,” he offered.

Millie took the petite

puzzled expression, Millie examined the

can spend it on

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

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

Marcus’ voice. His pride was

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