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.”

veins. He pressed his lips together and

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

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

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

her in some way and felt terrible about it? Were

happened between him and Rhea last night? Why did he not pick up the phone when she called him? He was also acting strangely these

asked when

call now. I have to go to the hospital, and you

felt

man, not even Marcus, could be trusted in this

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