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.”

felt his blood pounding hotly in his veins. He pressed his lips together and looked at the IV drip in his hand. His temperature had not

in Braedenel right now. I’ll have somebody go out

get home.” He had no choice but

tightened even more, and her lips curved into a cold smile. Marcus was lying

her, though? Was it because he betrayed her in some way and felt terrible about it? Were

between him and Rhea last night? Why did he not pick up the phone when

asked when Millie

I have to go to the hospital, and you must be busy since you’re on a business

she heard Marcus’ lies, she felt like her chest had been cut

that no man, not even Marcus, could be

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