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.”

a brief nap, but two hours had slipped by before he

his eyes, Marcus was met with the sight of Millie,

gently, the sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a cool

gaze briefly lowered to his hand holding Millie’s, their fingers

first visit to the Brown family, an effort to delve

prompted by Derek’s message, stating that Gianna had called and invited him for

be present, and after some consideration, he chose to accept. It was in accordance with the

back to the night preceding his journey to

outstanding payment, questioning if he might choose

awake?” Millie’s gentle voice

card from her bag and handed