Chapter 877

“I came to invite you for a meal. I closed up shop early upon hearing your husband’s arrival and

prepared a feast for you both.”

Millie attempted to politely decline, not wanting to impose on Joan’s generosity.

“Don’t worry about that. Think of me as family. It’s the first time your husband has visited the

countryside. Since your grandma isn’t here, it’s my duty to extend hospitality. Let’s go.”

With a conspiratorial tone, Joan cast a glance at Marcus, who was occupied with selecting oranges in

the yard.

“He’s quite the looker, isn’t he? You’ve got good taste. We’ve never seen such a dashing man in our

small town before.”

Taking the compliment in stride, Millie directed Marcus‘ attention to Joan’s invitation, and he obliged.

The evening unfolded with a delicious meal at Joan’s home, complete with her renowned bread and an

assortment of delectable dishes.

Following the dinner, Millie even took the initiative to assist Joan with washing the dishes before

departing with Marcus.

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Since the sun had not yet set, Millie seized the opportunity to give Marcus a brief tour of the area.

“Joan is my grandma’s closest friend in town. She’s always been kind to me

Marcus acknowledged her with a silent nod, attentive to Millie’s anecdotes.

“Did you enjoy the bread? Joan has been making them for decades. Whenever I passed by her stall

during my school days, she’d always treat me to one. She’s truly a generous soul.”

A smile played across Marcus’ lips.

“They were delicious.”

He recalled that Millie had mentioned her meal at Joan’s place during their phone call the previous

night, so he had intentionally savored the same bread today.

As they strolled past a grocery store, Millie made a quick decision.

“I’LL just grab some water from the store. Wait here for a moment.” Positioned at the roadside, Marcus

waited patiently. Passersby couldn’t help but steal glances at him, mesmerized by his striking

presence. Exiting the store with her purchase, Millie unexpectedly crossed paths with Roland, who

appeared to be on a similar errand.

Roland’s gaze naturally turned towards Marcus, standing on the sidewalk. There was no doubt-he was

Millie’s husband. Tall and robust, his magnetic charm was evident even in a casual stance.

Rumors had swirled that the watch on Marcus’ wrist was worth over a million dollars. Roland had never

encountered such opulence in their small town.

In a single moment, Roland recognized that he paled in comparison-not as tall, not as handsome, and

certainly not as wealthy as Marcus,

Millie’s husband was the epitome of prosperity and charm, a realization that left Roland rueful.

“Millie, your husband is truly exceptional. It’s no wonder you turned me down.” A bittersweet smile

graced Roland’s lips.

In the wake of his slumber, he’d awakened to the revelation of Marcus * arrival driving the Rolls-Royce

that was beyond his wildest imagination. Millie was taken aback by Roland’s unexpected change in

demeanor, He appeared less arrogant than usual.

Millie’s gaze shifted to Marcus, who stood there with an aloof expression. In the presence of Marcus,

everyone else seemed inconsequential. If Millie were aman, she would likely feel humbled by his

presence.