Suddenly, Marcus’ phone, resting on the bed, sprang to life. Both Marcus and Millie turned their attention to the device.

Marcus released Millie’s arm after a prolonged ring and went to answer the call.

The conversation remained unknown, but with each passing moment, Marcus’ brows furrowed increasingly.

Seeing Marcus in fresh attire and seemingly recovered from the drug’s influence,

Millie felt a wave of relief wash over her. She sank into the nearest chair.

But the mysterious phone call began to trouble her. Had something transpired? Was it related to her? Marcus kept throwing glances her way while on the phone. Look, he was doing it again.

Millie, his eyes narrowing, as he asked the person on the other end, “Did she truly state

her mind raced. Why was he looking at her with such

a brief exchange, the call concluded, and Marcus casually tossed his phone

building tension, Millie decided to seize the initiative

going on? Who

leaned over her, his sturdy hands resting on either side of Millie’s

voiced plans for

quivered at the revelation. The previous call was from

the imposing glare suggested his displeasure at

Millie took

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