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.

Her determination was evident in how she

shook her head in

alright. I know that I shouldn’t have

disappointment was evident on her face, and her

reacted, Marcus sighed softly and pulled her into

me. But it was just too dangerous, you know? You almost gave me a heart attack!” Marcus spoke in a loving voice. He couldn’t stand

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indicating that she

Are you still upset?” Marcus softened his tone again, showing

and the more they were pacified, the more they felt

Millie began to sniffle.

incredibly annoying. You knew I had your gun, yet you skillfully coaxed me into admitting it, making me appear foolish

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