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,

demeanor and said with feigned cheerfulness, “You truly are

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

distancing herself from Marcus, Millie gave Mylo an

doesn’t quite favor

knowing this?”

you forget about your friend when love comes knocking?” Mylo exclaimed, following

“I have no fondness for individuals with questionable moral character. Have you

I encouraged you to drink, it would have been disastrous for me. He would have undoubtedly challenged me to a fight in the boxing room, and I

of hurt as

and stated, “You brought it upon