The following morning, as Marcus rose from bed, he couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching him.

Turning to investigate, he caught sight of Millie in the dining room.

Her eyes quickly darted away as she took a casual sip of milk, feigning indifference.

Pausing as he fastened his watch, Marcus sensed something amiss with his wife. He approached her and asked, “Could you pour me a glass of milk too?”

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

As Millie glanced at him, a complex mix of emotions flickered in her eyes.

Just when Marcus was convinced that she would ignore his request, Millie poured the milk and handed it to him, her actions conflicting with her demeanor.

his gaze on Millie’s eyes and inquired,

her soul. Millie struggled to maintain eye contact, finally lowering her gaze, her lips pursed as she

“No.”

something back, so he took the milk, and silently recalled

at the company, Millie exited the car. After a few steps, she stopped, turning back to find Marcus’

back to his

tonight?” she asked, her voice tinged with

Marcus, taken aback, nodded.

have an appointment

to Harlan’s villa for timely meetings. Upon hearing

have something to say, just say it;

into a frown, and she left in a hurry. Seeing this,

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