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.

accepting the glass, Marcus fixed his gaze on Millie’s eyes

bright, seemed to pierce her soul. Millie struggled to maintain eye contact, finally lowering her gaze, her lips

“No.”

was holding something back, so he took the milk, and silently recalled a sweet memory

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

back to his

tonight?” she asked, her voice tinged

Marcus, taken aback, nodded.

I have an appointment

Harlan’s villa for timely

say, just say it; we’re a

Seeing this, Marcus remained in the car, a puzzled expression on

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