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.

a small chance, she wouldn’t give up. Her determination was evident in how she had risked everything to save

shook her head

know that I shouldn’t have done

A trace of disappointment was

reacted, Marcus sighed softly and pulled her into

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

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that she

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

more emotional when appeased, and the

Millie began to sniffle.

You knew I had your gun, yet you skillfully coaxed me into admitting it, making

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