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.

her jealousy, she refused

and said with feigned cheerfulness, “You truly are

to indulge in romantic conversations, you can

Millie gave Mylo an

appears she doesn’t quite favor me,” Mylo

apologize, knowing this?”

can you forget about your friend when love comes knocking?” Mylo exclaimed, following Millie’s path. He confronted her, inquiring, “Millie, why do you dislike

fondness for individuals with questionable moral character. Have you forgotten how much you

of Mist? I had no choice at the time. Had your husband discovered that I encouraged you to drink, it would have been disastrous for me. He would have

wore a look of hurt as he sought

“You brought