Chapter 241

Millie quickly added, “He’s finished up his work and has come to visit you.”

“That’s wonderful!” Grandma exclaimed. The sight of the striking young man standing alongside her beautiful granddaughter

seemed to her a perfect pairing.

“sit down, please. Let me pour you some tea.” The old woman's voice was jubilant, and she even got out of bed to attend to

Marcus.

“Grandma, don’t trouble yourself. I'll take care of it.” Millie hurriedly stopped her grandmother.

“Just let me make a cup of tea for Mr. Thomas, Millie. | can’t do much else at the moment. If | were at home, | would have

cooked you both a hearty meal.”

Millie was moved by this. “That’s alright. When you’re better, we can cook together and make a feast.”

“You don’t need to go to any trouble. It’s my pleasure to visit you,” Marcus chimed in.

At his words, Grandma eased back onto her bed.

As Millie moved to pour water into the teacups, she glanced back at Marcus and gestured with a pout.

“Take a seat. Don’t just stand there, or Grandma will start feeling guilty again,” she remarked.

With a slight frown, Marcus complied and sat down on a chair.

All the while, Grandma had been scrutinizing Marcus intently. She was fond of his apparent integrity. She had always feared

Millie falling for a deceitful man, but Marcus had made a good impression on her.

“Mr. Thomas, although Millie lost her mother at an early age, she is hardworking and has a heart of gold. She’s always been

sensible, always willing to bear hardships without complaint, and has never caused me worry. She’s also diligent in her studies.

I'm a simple woman, I’ve always earned my keep by growing and selling vegetables. Millie has never been embarrassed about it.

She always helped me after school,” the old woman stated.

Millie blushed and felt the urge to interject. Why was her grandma sharing all these intimate details with Marcus?

He probably wouldn’t care about these things. Grandma must be hoping that by sharing these stories, Marcus would see what a

good girl Millie was and cherish her.

But it was pointless. He had already labeled her as cruel.

Just as Millie was about to change the awkward subject, she saw Marcus sitting upright, hands resting on his knees. He nodded

gravely and replied in a deep voice, “Grandma, I’m all ears. Please continue.” ©

“Millie is a thoughtful soul, though her resolve can be trying. After spending enough time with her, you'll understand. She carries

no ill-will and genuinely cares about others.”

Grandma expressed this with a twinkle in her eyes. Though she characterized Millie as obstinate, the radiating joy on her face

indicated her fondness for her granddaughter.

Marcus, taking note of the old woman's heartfelt smile, shifted his gaze towards Millie. Their eyes met, causing an unanticipated

flutter in Millie’s chest.

“She's concerned about others?”

He drew out his words for effect.