Chapter 237

Derek looked over his shoulder to ensure Marcus was out of earshot. He could tell Marcus was genuinely upset this time.

There seemed to be something Marcus felt for Millie, yet she gave him nothing in return.

With a determined look, Derek turned his attention to Millie. “Madame, are you enjoying your porridge?” he asked.

Millie paused for a moment. Did Derek want some too?

“It’s good. Would you like a bowl? | can get you one,” she said.

She remembered Derek helping her out once. It felt right to return the favor and get him some porridge.

“No, it’s not that. | have something to tell you, Madame.”

Upon seeing the earnest expression on Derek’s face, Millie was taken aback.

“Go ahead, Derek.”

“The truth is, | didn’t see Rhea throw that rock at you,” he stated.

The revelation took Millie by surprise.

“Why did you say it then? Did you help me because you thought I’m a good person?” she asked.

“It was Mr. Thomas who told me to say it. He must’ve seen something. If you want to express gratitude, he’s the one you should

be thanking,” said Derek.

Millie’s lips twitched. Back then, Marcus was so livid, he could've strangled her.

How would he have known?

When he noticed the injury on her head in the orchard and asked if it was Rhea’s doing, did he know something?

“Please don’t let Mr. Thomas know | told you,” Derek added.

Millie wondered why he said that. But as she was about to ask, she noticed Marcus had returned.

Marcus walked back to the table, picked up his coat and asked, “Are you done?”

Feeling sated, Millie put down her spoon.

Getting up from his chair, Derek announced, “I'll take care of the bill.”

Just a few steps out, Marcus and Derek realized that Millie, who should've been waiting tables, was trailing behind them.