This time, Millie couldn’t utter a word.

The sound of his stern voice frightened her.

“I know. Today was an exception. I carried it because I was concerned about potential danger. Please don’t be angry,” Millie explained in a soft voice.

In truth, she had confidence that Bruce wouldn’t harm her when they met. If he intended to harm her, he could have done it earlier.

Seeing Millie earnestly explaining herself, Marcus felt remorse for having angrily interrogated her earlier. He had acted out of concern for her.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have yelled at you like that,” Marcus said, placing his hand on Millie’s shoulder.

Deep down, he understood why Millie had met Bruce. She must have clung to a glimmer of hope, thinking that since Bruce had planted the Bloody Herb, he might possess the antidote.

small chance, she wouldn’t give up. Her determination was evident in how she had

her head in

I know that

were tightly pursed. A trace of disappointment was evident on her

sighed softly and

just too dangerous, you know? You almost gave me a heart attack!” Marcus spoke in a loving voice. He couldn’t stand to see Millie hurt.

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nodded, indicating that she understood

anything? Are you still upset?” Marcus softened his

get more emotional when appeased, and the more

Millie began to sniffle.

coaxed me into admitting it, making me appear foolish

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