Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter: 496

He realized he was growing increasingly vulnerable to Millie’ casual gesture from her could prompt a reaction from him.

‘s impact. A mere

After Millie had drifted into slumber the previous night, Marcus had risen from bed, taken a bracing cold shower, and then positioned himself on the balcony, yearning to disperse the restless heat coursing through his veins.

If this pattern persisted, Marcus couldn’t help but sense that there would come a moment when he wouldn’t be able to deny his desires any longer, when he would yearn to possess her entirely. And he harbored a burgeoning premonition that this day was drawing closer.

Trapped within his grasp, Millie found solace on a stone stool adjacent to the rocking chair, retorting with a touch of playfulness, “Alright, I, a wealthy billionaire lady, will be keeping you company for a while.”

intended to take a brief nap, but two hours had slipped by before he finally stirred

the sight of Millie, still perched

the shade of a willow tree, its branches swaying gently, the sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a cool

to his hand holding Millie’s, their fingers

marked his first visit to the Brown family, an effort to delve into Millie’s

had called and invited him for lunch at the Brown family’s residence. Initially, he had been

to accept. It was in accordance with the agreement made before their marriage. A final financial settlement

the night preceding his journey

outstanding payment, questioning if he might choose not to fulfill that financial obligation to the

awake?” Millie’s gentle voice

a brief moment, she retrieved the card from