Chapter 1023

Although she spoke those words, she was inconsolable. She found herself questioning when he

became so vital to her.

Marcus was aware that Millie’s anger stemmed from misunderstandings, but her words still filled him

with sorrow.

The doctor arrived, umbrella in hand, urging, “Mr. Thomas, please go back. You’ll fall dll.”

Marcus dismissed the doctor’s plea, focused on bringing Millie back with him.

“Trust me, alright?” Marcus pleaded, gripping Millie’s shoulders with gentle force.

She turned to him, her eyes filled with sadness but remained silent.

She reminded herself not to fall for his words again.

He leaned down and kissed Millie’s chilled lips with gentle firmness.

He wished she would trust him without question. He had done everything with her best interest in mind,

but now things had spiraled out of control. Was fate mocking him?

“Waah…”

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Millie pounded Marcus’ chest. Had he lost his mind? How dare he kiss her after what he’d done?

Marcus refused to release her, and she felt trapped.

On the brink of collapse, Millie became aware of the doctor’s presence. Though he’d turned away in

surprise, she felt deeply embarrassed. Her cool lips were now warmed by Marcus’ kiss.

“Come back with me,” Marcus insisted.

Fear and hesitation welled up in Millie. ‘ she stammered, fearful that Marcus might kiss her again.

As Marcus leaned in once more, Millie tried to dodge his advance. In her haste, she accidentally

pinched his wound.

“Ouch.”

Pain flickered across Marcus’ face.

Realizing something was amiss, Millie’s eyes dropped to where she had grabbed him. She was

stunned to see blood seeping through his sleeve.

“Are you injured?” she asked, her voice laced with concern. The sight of the blood was alarming.

Marcus lowered his eyes, frowning at the blood on his hand.

Millie stared at her own hand that had just touched Marcus’ arm, now stained red and trembling.

Marcus was hurt.

Why had he concealed it from her? The realization brought a sharp, sympathetic pain.