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.

than accepting the glass, Marcus fixed his gaze on Millie’s eyes and inquired, “Do you have something to say

struggled to maintain eye contact, finally lowering her gaze, her lips pursed

“No.”

back, so he took the milk, and silently recalled a sweet memory of Millie serving him dinner, her loving gestures warming

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

back to his

engagements tonight?” she asked, her voice

Marcus, taken aback, nodded.

I have an appointment

pulled him to Harlan’s villa for timely meetings. Upon hearing this,

you have something to say, just say it; we’re a couple,”

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

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