Chapter 722

She leaned onto Marcus, who closed the distance, pressing his lips to hers with eagerness and ardor.

So, he had planned this all along, Millie realized, feeling like she’d been fooled.

As Millie’s fingers lightly tapped his shoulder, her discomfort evident, she grew more and more

apprehensive. In response, Marcus offered a solution that was both teasing and protective.

“If you’re worried about falling, just hold onto my shoulder.”

His words were accompanied by another kiss, causing Millie’s anger to mix with her sense of

helplessness. In her mind, she likened the situation to being aboard a pirate ship, manipulated by a

rogue captain who exploited her fear to his advantage, forcing her into an unexpected embrace.

With the river’s edge just inches away, she clung to his broad shoulder, grappling with her mixed

emotions.

The sensation of her breath growing shallower compelled her to pinch his shoulder in an effort to gain

control.

His momentary discomfort prompted Marcus to step back, and he gingerly held his waist while locking

eyes with her. His gaze held a mixture of playfulness and intensity.

“Millie, are you really unaware of what ‘M&M’ stands for?”

Marcus’ voice was like a gentle caress, soothing Millie’s heart like a feather.

“Doesn’t it mean the surnames belong to two people?” Millie guessed.

However, the frustrated expression that appeared on Marcus’ face revealed that she had missed the

mark.

“They represent the first letters of our first names,” Marcus explained patiently.

Millie’s surprise deepened as she realized that Marcus had orchestrated the fireworks show for her.

It wasn’t surprising that he inquired about her enjoyment of the fireworks.

Touched by his gesture, Millie found herself at a loss for words.

The glint in Marcus’ eyes indicated his infatuation with Millie.

His feelings were evident, as was a commitment that would stand the test of time.

“I will love you until my last breath,” Marcus professed, his gaze filled with affection.

Millie’s heart raced with unease, unsure of how to respond to such an ardent declaration. The magic of

the evening was undeniable, but the reality of the challenges that awaited them was equally potent.

Like waves crashing on the shore, their love seemed boundless, transcending conventional norms.

“Some say that our union is doomed, that our love could lead to tragedy,” Millie revealed, her voice

tinged with melancholy.