The line went dead. Clutching her phone, Millie regarded her half-eaten food with a bitter mien.

Patrick inquired, “Who was that?”

Standing up, Millie replied hurriedly, “I’m sorry, but I have to leave now. Enjoy your meal.”

Patrick also rose. “Allow me to accompany you. I’ve finished eating.”

Shaking her head, Millie declined, saying, “Thank you, but no need. Someone is waiting for me. Please continue your meal.”

Hurrying out of the restaurant, Millie reached Marcus’ car, her fingers clenching the door handle as she inquired, “Why are you here?”

“Get in.”

anger, Millie experienced a flutter of

inside, Marcus cast a disdainful glance toward Patrick, who stood some ten meters away. A

seriously? Are you

was late, and she was dining with another

feel guilty, despite the lack

came for a medical checkup, and I’m here to

dine

of anxiety gripped Millie. “We’re

didn’t quite grasp his implications, Marcus’ agitation escalated. He seized on a pretext to justify

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