Rhea’s face fell, hurt by Marcus’ desire to dismiss her as soon as she arrived.

“Are you still mad about last night? I’m truly sorry. I had no idea you were on the phone with Millie. If she misunderstood anything, I’ll go and apologize to her right now.”

Despite her words, she had actually done it deliberately.

“You don’t need to do that,” Marcus replied.

He knew that if Rhea went to find Millie, it would reveal that his wound was not healing. This information would cause unnecessary worry.

Marcus’ face turned grim, and he began to focus on the documents on his desk, paying no attention to Rhea. Left standing alone, embarrassment washed over Rhea, and she walked out of the room silently.

indifference had stung her,

didn’t take long for Rhea to

to see

asked, “How

condition is actually getting worse.” Rhea

furrowed in worry. As her only son, Marcus’ well-being was her top priority, and she couldn’t bear

Thomas, you mentioned that you were going

had gone to the temple to inquire about Millie’s fortune. She

there had been

stern. She had indeed confronted Millie, only to be

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