She stared at the number on the screen and reluctantly hit the answer button.

Marcus’ voice was slightly raspy from the other end of the line as he asked, “Did you call me last night? I didn’t hear it because I was asleep.”

Millie gripped the phone tightly and remained silent.

Asleep? What a ridiculous lie. Marcus was an extremely cautious person. Even if he was asleep, there was no way he would not hear the phone ring.

“Millie?”

“Derek told me last night that you were on a business trip. I just wanted to know which city you went to. I also wanted to ask you to bring some local specialties home.”

in his veins. He pressed his lips together and looked at the IV

have somebody go out and

home.” He had no choice but to lie to Millie

the phone tightened even more, and her lips curved

Was it because he betrayed her in some way and felt

up the phone when

Marcus asked when Millie

calmly, “I’m ending the call now. I have to go to the hospital, and you

she felt like her

even Marcus, could be trusted in

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