Millie questioned, “You’re so sure about it, aren’t you?” Her question revealed her doubts about Marcus’ intentions, making him realize that she believed he might be trying to absolve Celeste of any suspicion.

Frustration tinged Marcus’ tone as he answered, “With the awakening of your grandmother, all shall become clear. Place your trust in my mother.”

But Millie’s desperation persisted, and she countered, “What if my grandma can’t wake up?”

Millie’s regret soon followed, acknowledging the severity of her grandmother’s condition. Tubes and wires were intricately connected to her frail body. A somber realization dawned on her.

Millie’s gaze bore into Marcus’, her eyes imploring for understanding.

“Did you trust me? I said it wasn’t me who broke the vase. Did you trust me?”

contained a mixture of assurance and severity. “If I didn’t, I would have thrown you into the pool to feed the fish. Let me tell you, you can do whatever you want within my

his limits. Her grandmother’s life hung in the

think about revenge,” Marcus

his intention. He assumed she intended to seek revenge on

scoffed, “You’re overthinking

if she had intentions of seeking revenge, she wouldn’t

admit that Gianna had executed her plan quite effectively. Millie had

shut the door and stormed away, his heart consumed

noise served as a jolt, managing to

Marcus…” Millie’s voice was a

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