“Millie, how did you evade arrest for allegedly drugging the Brown family during our wedding day?” Marcus inquired, his voice veiled by muffled tones.

Confusion enveloped Millie as she pondered his words, struggling to decipher his intent.

“What are you implying?” Her voice was a quest for clarity.

Marcus held her firmly, impervious to her attempts at release.

“stay calm. Don’t misunderstand,” Marcus intoned, his eyes closing in weariness.

Millie’s heart palpitated, her internal turmoil ignited by his words. Her struggle persisted, twice more.

me,” she demanded,

yet his explanation was left

he released

in her guilt, the

word, she turned, descending the stairs with a

tie in hand, observed her departure. The rumors of her alleged involvement in the drugging incident churned within his

why hadn’t the Brown family

that

to them, Bria and Gemma passed by the ajar door. Marcus holding Millie against

forth in curses,

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