Marcus’ face fell slightly at the news. “Is it a man or a woman?” he asked, not hiding his discontent.

A flicker of guilt crossed Millie’s face as she detected the unhappiness in Marcus’ eyes.

“He’s just an ordinary friend; you don’t need to worry,” she assured him.

However, Marcus’ displeasure was clear when he learned that her friend was male.

Millie felt hurt, sensing Marcus’ controlling tone.

“It’s alright for now, but please understand, I’d feel more comfortable if you kept a certain distance from other men. People can have ulterior motives, and I worry about you,” Marcus explained, his voice tinged with concern.

aback, feeling as though Marcus was painting all men with a

making people behave selfishly,

natural beauty, which never failed to attract

more at ease and allowed herself to

took a bite,

of Marcus’ phone interrupted their moment. He looked at the caller ID and saw

jealous, are you? You can answer it if you like,” Marcus

Millie shook her head, refusing to

asked,

I seem narrow-minded to you? Hurry and answer

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