“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.”

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

twitched, and he stood up, approaching

hospital is your grandmother, and it’s your duty to protect her. However, my mother is older than you. Why had you intentionally

asked, “What’s

When she emerged, she

the room from the balcony and silently made his way

face. Large hands gently grazed her skin, and she instinctively raised her own hand, brushing

uncertainty, holding onto that warmth brought

continued in quiet fashion. Millie maintained her routine of buying groceries, cooking soup, and accompanying her recovering grandmother at the hospital. With

with Marcus

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