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.

even remember if they’d broached this topic before, but it didn’t matter

tapped her backside. “What’s

‘s

slight irritation, “I asked you first. Don’t flip the

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

light-hearted response drew her closer to him; she clung to him for a

To him, it felt more like

at his

to her forehead, marveling at the silky texture

noticed Marcus’s soft kiss; her fear clouded

her voice wavered. “Could you

bit

AC on, we’re

held a gentle

smile crept across his face, realizing

fidgeting against him stirred a warmth in his chest, making his voice

up. Would you mind doing it?” he asked, hoping she might face

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