Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter: 401

Raising an intrigued eyebrow, Marcus playfully asked, “Are you feeling jealous?”

Resolutely, Millie turned away and stated, “No. I simply did this to protect myself. If you insist on continuing with the teasing, I shall leave this party to avoid being subjected to it.”

Though inwardly upset, Millie refused to admit her true emotions upon seeing Nancy approaching Marcus.

“Why not confess your feelings?” Marcus probed gently, drawing closer to her ear with unexpected intimacy. “I promise to exercise prudence. Should any woman approach, I will drive her away. Moreover, should anyone dare to make an inappropriate jest, I shall firmly discourage such behaviour, for I would not wish to incite jealousy in my beloved wife,” he whispered unexpectedly, leaning closer to Millie’s ear.

Millie was taken aback.

he asserted her jealousy, she refused

resentful gaze, Millie swiftly changed her demeanor and said with feigned cheerfulness, “You truly are a

romantic conversations, you can do so in your room. No need to make us envious,”

from Marcus, Millie gave Mylo

it appears she doesn’t quite favor me,” Mylo

knowing this?” Marcus

comes knocking?” Mylo exclaimed, following Millie’s path. He confronted

tumed around and firmly retorted, “I have no fondness for individuals with questionable moral character.

you

look of hurt as

Millie shrugged and stated, “You brought it