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.”

pressed his lips together and looked at the IV drip in his hand. His temperature had

right now. I’ll have somebody go out and look

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

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

some way and felt terrible about it? Were men always so calm

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

Marcus asked when Millie did not

replied calmly, “I’m ending the call now. I have to go to the hospital, and you must be busy since you’re

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

even

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