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

Marcus was met with the

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

lowered to his hand holding

to the Brown family, an effort to

by Derek’s message, stating that Gianna had called and invited him for lunch at the Brown family’s residence. Initially, he had been inclined

he chose to accept. It was in accordance with the agreement made

harked back to the night

outstanding payment, questioning if he might choose not to fulfill

Millie’s gentle voice broke the

card from her