“Have you not slept yet?” Millie inquired, puzzled by his choice to remain in darkness despite not being asleep.

Marcus observed Millie from head to toe, unsettling her. He then clenched his fists, causing her to furrow her brow in apprehension, wondering if he was about to engage in an argument.

It seemed that Bria had already informed Marcus about Millie’s conflict with Celeste earlier in the day. If this were indeed the case, it wouldn’t bode well for Millie.

“Millie, how dare you argue with my mother?” Marcus accused her sharply.

Despite his harsh words, Millie tried to calmly explain.

“I’m sorry about what happened today. Unfortunately, my grandmother’s condition is worsening, and I need to be at the hospital. I hope you can understand my situation.”

composed. Despite apologizing, she wasn’t willing to concede, as she believed herself

twitched, and he stood up,

haven’t done anything wrong. Your actions were justified. The woman in the hospital is your grandmother, and it’s your duty to protect

asked, “What’s the

When she emerged, she noticed that the bedroom light had been turned off. She

slumber, Marcus reentered the room from the balcony

Large hands gently grazed

uncertainty, holding onto that warmth brought

her routine of buying groceries, cooking soup, and accompanying her recovering grandmother at the hospital. With her attentive care, her grandmother’s health

with

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