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

Patrick, who stood some ten

seriously? Are you

late, and she was dining with another man, one who harbored feelings for

feel guilty, despite

here to visit my grandmother.

you dine with

of anxiety gripped Millie. “We’re

didn’t quite grasp his implications, Marcus’ agitation escalated. He seized on

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