Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Chapter 1374

“Why are you this close, love? Are you not worried I might take advantage of the moment?”

Millie’s face, nestled into the crook of his neck, refused to meet his gaze. In a voice that was half petulant and half shy, she whispered, “Well, it’s that time of the month for me, so you really can’t.”

She had been so upset with Marcus earlier; the excuse had slipped her mind until now.

He recognized her evasion, but he wasn’t really trying to push boundaries. Marcus mostly wanted to tease her a bit; she was so adorably hesitant about certain things.

She had a physique that could rival any model’s; how was he supposed to keep his hands to himself?

Millie shifted slightly, her voice trembling with a mixture of anxiety and curiosity. “Marcus, can I ask you something?”

“Shoot.”

“Do you believe in ghosts?”

She’d always leaned towards science, but recent events had thrown her convictions. The eeriness of what she had witnessed left her rattled.

remember if they’d broached this topic before, but it didn’t matter right now. She needed to hear

playfully tapped her

G E L A ‘s

responded with slight irritation, “I asked you first. Don’t

its own mysteries. I mean, consider all the wealthy homes with crosses and religious

clung to him for a mix

symbols. To him, it felt more like a trend among the

at his

kiss to her forehead, marveling at the silky texture

noticed Marcus’s soft kiss; her fear

“Could you please close the window? I left

bit of fresh air,

AC on, we’re fine.

held a

smile crept across his face, realizing how spooked

stirred a warmth in his chest, making his voice

surgery, remember? Still healing up. Would you mind doing it?” he asked, hoping she

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