Chapter 242

Millie subtly bit her lower lip before retorting, “I don’t concern myself with anyone but my grandma.”

“You stubborn girl.” Grandma turned to Marcus again. “You must understand that Millie has a natural inclination for caring others.

She has a kind soul. She’s just adjusting to her new environment with the Thomas family, and it’s not yet evident.

“Grandma,” Millie interjected, signaling her grandmother to refrain from further selling her virtues, as it was futile.

“All right, fine. | won’t sing your praises anymore. Every time | do, you seem to become uncomfortable.”

Millie prepared a cup of tea and gently offered it to Marcus. However, as he took the cup, his hand warmly enveloped her

delicate one.

Startled, Millie perceived this overtly bold man’s daytime audacity in her grandmother’s hospital room.

She tried to pull away, but to no avail.

Millie whispered, her heartbeat racing, “What are you doing? Release me.”

“Are you embarrassed?” Marcus quirked an eyebrow.

Millie’s hand was not just attractive; it also felt incredibly soft and delicate.

“ahem...” Millie discreetly coughed and promptly used her body as a barrier to shield their interaction from her grandmother’s

view.

What was this man’s problem? Why did he choose to tease her in front of her grandmother? Millie pursed her lips, condemning

his lack of moral compass.

“Millie, bring him tea and take a seat next to him. Don't loiter in front of him.”

Grandma offered her advice.

“Yes, grandma.” Millie, feeling aggrieved, wondered how her grandmother could be so oblivious.

Marcus, lowering his tone, commented, “You've been a vegetable vendor since your youth. Yet, your hands are still so supple?”

“It's none of your concern,” Millie grumbled discontentedly.

“The condition of my wife’s hands isn’t my business?”

“you never treated it seriously. Our marriage is merely on paper.”

Marcus frowned. Millie responded so hastily, with no consideration and no emotional involvement. randma & Bracelet

“Behave yourself, and I'll let you go.”

A question mark appeared in Millie’s mind, pondering what exactly ‘behaving well’ entailed.