Chapter 440

The man of the house moved to answer it, curiosity in his eyes.

“Who might you be?” he inquired, opening the door.

Derek, his face drawn with concern, presented a photo of Millie, asking with barely restrained urgency, “Excuse the intrusion, but

we're searching for this woman. Have you seen her?”

Recognition dawned in the man’s eyes, and he nodded, excitement overtaking his features.

“she is here, in my house.”

Upon hearing the man’s confirmation, Marcus’ stride became purposeful as he crossed the threshold into the house.

“Where is she? Lead me to her, now!” he demanded.

The man of the house, momentarily taken aback by Marcus’ intense presence, blinked in surprise.

Understanding the man’s confusion, Marcus’ tone softened as he explained, “I’m her husband, and I’ve been frantically

searching for her.”

Awave of relief washed over the man’s face. “Oh, | understand. Please, follow me.

She fainted from the cold but is now safe.”

With swift steps, the man guided Marcus and Derek to a warm, inviting bedroom.

They walked into the bedroom, striding with urgency.

Upon realizing that she had been saved by a local family, Millie expressed her gratitude to the woman.

“Thank you, ma’am, for saving... me,” she managed to say.

Marcus’ tall figure, imposing even as it was wrapped in an aura of cold, caught Millie’s eyes. She faltered for a moment, her

words stumbling.

Was Marcus here for her?

Her eyes dropped, and a shiver ran through her weakened body, her hands and feet still numb from the icy encounter.

“| fell into a snow pit, but thankfully this kind couple happened upon me and pulled me to safety,” she explained.

The woman shook her head with a sigh. “Had we come across you any later, the outcome might have been grave.”

As Millie leaned back against the headboard, Marcus’ eyes locked onto her, absorbing the pale shadow that had replaced the

vibrant woman he knew just hours ago.

His heart had been a storm of fear and longing when she was missing, and now, though she was in front of him, words failed

him, and he remained mute.