In a four-eyed exchange, he guided her gaze downward to his abdomen.
Millieâs hand was ensnared and guided toward his midsection, nearly coming into contact.
Comprehending his insinuation, she promptly withdrew her hand.
In a burst of anger, she exclaimed, âYou bastardl!â
Her cheeks flushed scarlet, a manifestation of her ire.
A smile crept onto Marcusâ lips.
Only in the face of Millie could he show this ludicrous gesture.
âMy body is solely reserved for you and no one else.
The rest hold no allure.
Donât be vexed.
Letâs return home.
â
Millie stared at him, rendered momentarily speechless.
âAre you feeling unwell?â
Millieâs gaze lingered on Marcusâ face once again.
She sensed an unusual pallor to his complexion, an inkling that something was amiss.
A subtle tension tinged Marcusâ frame as he clenched his fists and shook his head.
âStep into the car; weâre headed home,â Marcus suggested, his tone holding a note of urgency.
Millie harbored skepticism but refrained from delving further into her thoughts.
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With that, the car embarked on its journey.
Meanwhile, Kaya remained rooted, her legs quivering in the chilly night breeze.
Back at the villa, Marcus strode into the hall, while Millie veered in the opposite direction toward the kitchen.
Narrowing his eyes, Marcus pondered, how had Kaya discerned his whereabouts?
He grabbed his phone and dialed Derekâs number.
Derek picked me up promptly.
âMr.
Thomas, has the dinner concluded? I can come pick you up right away.
â
Simultaneously, a pained, agonizing cry resounded from the other end of the phoneâa male voice in evident distress.
Marcus furrowed his brow.
âWhere are you?â