“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.”

willing to concede, as she believed herself

lips twitched, and he stood

it’s your duty to protect

Millie asked, “What’s the

faint smile. Since Millie couldn’t find an answer, she decided to head to the bathroom. When she emerged, she noticed that the bedroom light had been

Marcus reentered the room from

Large hands gently grazed her skin, and she instinctively

her uncertainty, holding onto that warmth brought

her routine of buying groceries, cooking soup, and accompanying her recovering grandmother at the

her relationship with Marcus

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