“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.”

remained composed. Despite apologizing, she wasn’t willing to concede,

twitched, and he stood up, approaching

Your actions were justified. The woman in the hospital is your grandmother, and it’s your duty to protect her.

asked,

to head to the bathroom. When she emerged, she noticed that the bedroom light had been turned off. She then lay

slumber, Marcus reentered the room from the balcony and

someone’s touch on her face. Large hands gently grazed her skin,

holding onto that warmth brought

accompanying her recovering grandmother at the hospital. With her attentive care,

her relationship with Marcus grew

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